XSS in K-Box
CVE-2022-23637
K-Box is a web-based application to manage documents, images, videos and geodata. Prior to version 0.33.1, a stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability is present in the markdown editor used by the document abstract and markdown file preview. A specifically crafted anchor link can, if clicked, execute untrusted javascript actions, like retrieving user cookies. Version 0.33.1 includes a patch that allows discarding unsafe links.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- K-box — versions < 0.33.1
- K-link K-box
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23637?
- CVE-2022-23637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in K-Box, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2022-02-14.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23637?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.