CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-45221: XSS

First published: Mon Nov 28 2022(Updated: )

Web-Based Student Clearance System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in changepassword.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the txtnew_password parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Student Clearance System=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-45221?

    CVE-2022-45221 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-45221?

    To fix CVE-2022-45221, validate and sanitize user inputs in the txtnew_password parameter to prevent script injection.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-45221?

    CVE-2022-45221 affects Web-Based Student Clearance System version 1.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-45221?

    CVE-2022-45221 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2022-45221 lead to data theft?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2022-45221 could allow attackers to steal user data or perform actions on behalf of users.

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