#VU75476 Cross-site scripting in Jena - CVE-2023-22665

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75476

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22665

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jena
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via a SPARQL query. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript 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

Jena: 2.7.1 - 4.7.0

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External links
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q2/102
https://lists.apache.org/thread/s0dmpsxcwqs57l4qfs415klkgmhdxq7s

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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.