Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in XWiki platform - CVE-2022-36097
Published: September 8, 2022 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130011
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36097
CWE-ID: CWE-80
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
XWiki platform
XWiki platform
Software vendor:
XWiki
XWiki
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in the move attachment form when rendering an attachment name in the move attachment workflow. A remote user can create an attachment with a specially crafted name to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser.
User interaction is required when a victim attempts to move the corresponding attachment.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.