CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38972: XSS

First published: Mon Sep 12 2022(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ark-web A-form<3.9.1
Ark-web A-form<4.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-38972?

    CVE-2022-38972 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Movable Type plugin A-Form.

  • How does CVE-2022-38972 affect Movable Type users?

    CVE-2022-38972 affects Movable Type users who are using A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 for Movable Type 7 Series or versions prior to 3.9.1 for Movable Type 6 Series.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38972?

    The severity of CVE-2022-38972 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

  • How can a remote unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2022-38972?

    A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-38972 by injecting an arbitrary script.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-38972?

    To fix CVE-2022-38972, users should upgrade to A-Form version 4.1.1 for Movable Type 7 Series or version 3.9.1 for Movable Type 6 Series.

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