Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache JSPWiki

Published: 2022-02-28

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-24948 CVE-2022-24947
CWE-ID	CWE-79 CWE-352
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	JSPWiki Web applications / CMS
Vendor	Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU60899

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24948

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the user preferences screen. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JSPWiki: 2.11.0 - 2.11.1

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/86p0yzopc4mw2h5bkwpt927b2c8tfq3b
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/25/2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cross-site request forgery

EUVDB-ID: #VU60900

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24947

CWE-ID: CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)