CVE-2022-3950: sanluan PublicCMS Tab dwz.min.js initLink cross site scripting

Published Nov 11, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in sanluan PublicCMS. Affected is the function initLink of the file dwz.min.js of the component Tab Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The name of the patch is a972dc9b1c94aea2d84478bf26283904c21e4ca2. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213456.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PublicCMS publiccms<4.0.202204.d
PublicCMS publiccms<2022-09-14

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade sanluan PublicCMS (Tab Handler: dwz.min.js initLink) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch a972dc9b1c94aea2d84478bf26283904c21e4ca2
  2. Compensating control

    Since the issue enables remote cross-site scripting, restrict access to the PublicCMS web application/Tab handler endpoint (e.g., via network ACL/WAF rules) until the patch is applied.

Event History

Nov 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the PublicCMS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-3950.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-3950?

CVE-2022-3950 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

3

What is the affected software version for CVE-2022-3950?

The affected software version is PublicCMS up to and excluding version 2022-09-14.

4

What is the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) ID for CVE-2022-3950?

The CWE IDs for CVE-2022-3950 are 79, 707, and 74.

5

How can the PublicCMS vulnerability CVE-2022-3950 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-3950, apply the patch with the name 'a972dc9b' provided by the PublicCMS component.

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