Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Backdrop CMS
CVE-2022-42096

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Backdropcms

Status
Backdrop Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-42096?

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute scripts stored in post content. This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw can enable unauthorized access to user information, session hijacking, and the execution of malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to a compromise of sensitive data.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-42096
Created by bypazs

References

https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/releases/tag/1.23.0
https://backdropcms.org
https://github.com/bypazs/CVE-2022-42096

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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