CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-22849: Apache Sling App CMS: XSS in CMS Reference / UI Components

First published: Sat Feb 04 2023(Updated: )

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.4 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in multiple features. Upgrade to Apache Sling App CMS >= 1.1.6

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Sling<1.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-22849?

    CVE-2023-22849 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-22849?

    To fix CVE-2023-22849, upgrade to Apache Sling CMS version 1.1.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-22849?

    CVE-2023-22849 affects Apache Sling CMS versions 1.1.4 and earlier.

  • What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2023-22849?

    CVE-2023-22849 allows authenticated remote attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • Is CVE-2023-22849 a persistent vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2023-22849 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability, meaning it requires user interaction to exploit.

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