CVE-2022-4876: Kaltura mwEmbed DefaultSettings.php cross site scripting

Published Jan 4, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Kaltura mwEmbed up to 2.96.rc1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file includes/DefaultSettings.php. The manipulation of the argument HTTPXFORWARDEDHOST leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.96.rc2 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 13b8812ebc8c9fa034eed91ab35ba8423a528c0b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217427.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kaltura mwEmbed<=2.95
Kaltura mwEmbed=2.96-rc1

Event History

Jan 4, 2023
CVE Published
10:02 PM
Data Sourced
10:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4876?

CVE-2022-4876 is classified as a problematic vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4876?

To mitigate CVE-2022-4876, upgrade Kaltura mwEmbed to version 2.96-rc2 or later.

3

What is the exploitation risk of CVE-2022-4876?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-4876 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser.

4

Which versions of Kaltura mwEmbed are affected by CVE-2022-4876?

CVE-2022-4876 affects Kaltura mwEmbed versions up to 2.96-rc1.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2022-4876?

The attack vector for CVE-2022-4876 is through manipulation of the HTTP_X_FORWARDED_HOST header.

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