CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40879: XSS

First published: Thu Sep 29 2022(Updated: )

kkFileView v4.1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the parameter 'errorMsg.'

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
kkFileView=4.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-40879?

    CVE-2022-40879 is a vulnerability in kkFileView v4.1.0 that allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks via the 'errorMsg' parameter.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-40879?

    CVE-2022-40879 has a severity level of 6.1 (medium).

  • How does CVE-2022-40879 affect kkFileView?

    CVE-2022-40879 affects kkFileView v4.1.0 and can be exploited through the 'errorMsg' parameter.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-40879?

    To fix CVE-2022-40879, update kkFileView to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2022-40879?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-40879 at the following link: https://github.com/kekingcn/kkFileView/issues/389

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