What is the severity of CVE-2022-23049?

CVE-2022-23049 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise administrator sessions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23049?

To fix CVE-2022-23049, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.6.0-patch3 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-23049?

CVE-2022-23049 affects Exponent CMS version 2.6.0-patch2 users, particularly those with authenticated access.

What types of attacks can CVE-2022-23049 enable?

CVE-2022-23049 allows an attacker to inject persistent JavaScript code which can lead to session hijacking of administrator accounts.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-23049?

Yes, CVE-2022-23049 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability and inject JavaScript code.

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CVE-2022-23049

medium

5.4

CWE

9/2/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-23049: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated user to inject persistent JavaScript code on the "User-Agent" header when logging in. When an administrator user visits the "User Sessions" tab, the JavaScript will be triggered allowing an attacker to compromise the administrator session.

Credit: help@fluidattacks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	=2.6.0-patch2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise administrator sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23049?
To fix CVE-2022-23049, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.6.0-patch3 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 affects Exponent CMS version 2.6.0-patch2 users, particularly those with authenticated access.
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-23049 enable?
CVE-2022-23049 allows an attacker to inject persistent JavaScript code which can lead to session hijacking of administrator accounts.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-23049?
Yes, CVE-2022-23049 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability and inject JavaScript code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise administrator sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23049?
To fix CVE-2022-23049, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.6.0-patch3 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 affects Exponent CMS version 2.6.0-patch2 users, particularly those with authenticated access.
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-23049 enable?
CVE-2022-23049 allows an attacker to inject persistent JavaScript code which can lead to session hijacking of administrator accounts.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-23049?
Yes, CVE-2022-23049 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability and inject JavaScript code.