Vulnerability identifier: #VU62724

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1536

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Automad
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Marc Anton Dahmen

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 "title" parameter in Data and Settings page. A remote user can inject 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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Automad: 0.1 - 1.10.9

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External links
http://github.com/xiahao90/CVEproject/blob/main/xiahao.webray.com.cn/automad%3C%3D1.10.9%20Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting(XSS).md
http://vuldb.com/?id.198706

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.