CVE-2022-40626: Reflected XSS in the backurl parameter of Zabbix Frontend

Published Sep 14, 2022
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Updated

An unauthenticated user can create a link with reflected Javascript code inside the backurl parameter and send it to other authenticated users in order to create a fake account with predefined login, password and role in Zabbix Frontend.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.0.0<=6.0.6
Zabbix Zabbix=6.2.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Event History

Sep 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40626?

CVE-2022-40626 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to create a link with reflected JavaScript code in the backurl parameter in Zabbix Frontend.

2

How does CVE-2022-40626 work?

An unauthenticated user can create a link with reflected JavaScript code in the backurl parameter and send it to other authenticated users, allowing them to create a fake account with predefined login, password, and role.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-40626?

Zabbix versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, Zabbix 6.2.0, Fedora 37 are affected by CVE-2022-40626.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40626?

CVE-2022-40626 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-40626?

To fix CVE-2022-40626, update to a version of Zabbix that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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