CVE-2022-50905: e107 CMS v3.2.1 - Reflected XSS via Comment Flow
e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The first vulnerability is a reflected XSS that occurs in the news comment functionality when authenticated users interact with the comment form. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code through the URL parameter that gets executed when users click outside the comment field after typing content. The second vulnerability involves an upload restriction bypass for authenticated administrators, allowing them to upload SVG files containing malicious code through the media manager's remote URL upload feature. This results in stored XSS when the uploaded SVG files are accessed. These vulnerabilities were discovered by Hubert Wojciechowski and affect the news.php and image.php components of the CMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-50905?
CVE-2022-50905 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50905?
To fix CVE-2022-50905, update to the latest version of e107 CMS where the vulnerability has been patched.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-50905 enable?
CVE-2022-50905 enables reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the news comment functionality.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-50905?
Users of e107 CMS version 3.2.1 are affected by CVE-2022-50905, especially authenticated users interacting with the comment form.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-50905 on web applications?
The impact of CVE-2022-50905 on web applications includes the potential for attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of users' browsers.