CVE-2022-1928: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in go-gitea/gitea

Published May 29, 2022
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Updated

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository go-gitea/gitea prior to 1.16.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gitea Gitea<1.16.9

Event History

May 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1928?

CVE-2022-1928 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a website that is stored in the GitHub repository go-gitea/gitea prior to version 1.16.9.

2

How does the Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2022-1928 work?

The Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2022-1928 allows an attacker to store and execute malicious scripts on the affected website, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1928?

CVE-2022-1928 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I mitigate the Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2022-1928?

To mitigate the Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2022-1928, it is recommended to update the go-gitea/gitea software to version 1.16.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1928?

More information about CVE-2022-1928 can be found in the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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