This vulnerability is highly recommended for disclosure at the vendor level. A remote attacker could inject malicious script codes in the logged-in user's account that could then be executed in the context of the current site. In particular, XSS flaws can be exploited to steal sensitive data from your site's database, conduct phishing attacks, or even install malware on a site's server. XSS flaws are also a common vector for generating click fraud, where attackers could inject false content into your site's HTML via a crafted XSS payload and then direct users to that content via a fake ad or recommendation. XSS vulnerabilities are often found in third-party software components of web applications, which makes patching these issues a critical step to ensuring the ongoing integrity of your site.
References and Resources
Here are some resources for this vulnerability:
- CVE-2022-43118
- XSS Explained: What Is It and How Can Sites Protect Themselves from Scams?
- OWASP Top 10 Web App Security Risks
Operation of the vulnerability
The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious script codes in the logged-in user's account and then execute it in the context of the current site. In particular, XSS flaws can be exploited to steal sensitive data from your site's database, conduct phishing attacks, or even install malware on a site's server. XSS flaws are also a common vector for generating click fraud, where attackers could inject false content into your site's HTML via a crafted XSS payload and then direct users to that content via a fake ad or recommendation.
CVE-2021-43118
A vulnerability in the form of a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to steal sensitive data from your site's database, conduct phishing attacks, or even install malware on a site's server. XSS vulnerabilities are often found in third-party software components of web applications, which makes patching these issues a critical step to ensuring the ongoing integrity of your site.
This vulnerability is highly recommended for disclosure at the vendor level.
Timeline
Published on: 11/09/2022 16:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 11/09/2022 20:01:00 UTC