CVE-2022-34473: XSS

Published Jun 28, 2022
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Updated

The HTML Sanitizer should have sanitized the <code>href</code> attribute of SVG <code>&lt;use&gt;</code> tags; however it incorrectly did not sanitize <code>xlink:href</code> attributes. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 102.

Other sources

The HTML Sanitizer should have sanitized the href attribute of SVG <use> tags; however it incorrectly did not sanitize xlink:href attributes.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<102
102
Mozilla Firefox<102.0

Event History

Jun 28, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34473?

CVE-2022-34473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting affected Versions of Mozilla Firefox below 102.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-34473?

To fix CVE-2022-34473, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 102 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2022-34473?

CVE-2022-34473 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 102.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-34473?

The impact of CVE-2022-34473 is that it allows attackers to potentially exploit SVG <use> tags due to improper sanitization of xlink:href attributes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-34473?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-34473, and users are advised to update to the latest version of Firefox.

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