CVE-2022-36037: Cross-site scripting (XSS) from dynamic options in the multiselect field in Kirby

Published Aug 29, 2022
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Updated

kirby is a content management system (CMS) that adapts to many different projects and helps you build your own ideal interface. Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of vulnerability that allows execution of any kind of JavaScript code inside the Panel session of the same or other users. In the Panel, a harmful script can for example trigger requests to Kirby's API with the permissions of the victim. If bad actors gain access to your group of authenticated Panel users they can escalate their privileges via the Panel session of an admin user. Depending on your site, other JavaScript-powered attacks are possible. The multiselect field allows selection of tags from an autocompleted list. Unfortunately, the Panel in Kirby 3.5 used HTML rendering for the raw option value. This allowed attackers with influence on the options source to store HTML code. The browser of the victim who visited a page with manipulated multiselect options in the Panel will then have rendered this malicious HTML code when the victim opened the autocomplete dropdown. Users are not affected by this vulnerability if you don't use the multiselect field or don't use it with options that can be manipulated by attackers. The problem has been patched in Kirby 3.5.8.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
getkirby Kirby<3.5.8.1

Event History

Aug 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36037?

CVE-2022-36037 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-36037?

To fix CVE-2022-36037, upgrade to Kirby version 3.5.8.1 or later.

3

What is CVE-2022-36037?

CVE-2022-36037 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in Kirby CMS that allows execution of JavaScript code.

4

What versions of Kirby are affected by CVE-2022-36037?

All versions of Kirby prior to 3.5.8.1 are affected by CVE-2022-36037.

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How can CVE-2022-36037 impact my website?

CVE-2022-36037 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising user data.

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