CVE-2022-24590: XSS
Published Feb 15, 2022
·Updated
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Add Link function of BackdropCMS v1.21.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Affected Software
1 affected component
BackdropCMS Backdrop=1.21.1
Event History
Feb 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2022-24590?
CVE-2022-24590 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Add Link function of BackdropCMS v1.21.1.
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How does CVE-2022-24590 impact the affected software?
CVE-2022-24590 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML on BackdropCMS v1.21.1.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-24590?
CVE-2022-24590 has a severity score of 5.4, which is classified as medium.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-24590?
To fix CVE-2022-24590, update your BackdropCMS installation to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-24590?
The CWE ID for CVE-2022-24590 is CWE-79, which is the code for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').