CVE-2022-24181 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2022-24181?

CVE-2022-24181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) via Host Header injection in PKP Open Journals System 2.4.8 >= 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitary code via the X-Forwarded-Host Header.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) via Host Header injection in PKP Open Journals System 2.4.8 >= 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitary code via the X-Forwarded-Host Header.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Public Knowledge Project	Open Journal Systems	>= 2.4.8, <= 3.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/7649Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/7649Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-24181?

CVE-2022-24181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) via Host Header injection in PKP Open Journals System 2.4.8 >= 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitary code via the X-Forwarded-Host Header.

How severe is CVE-2022-24181?

CVE-2022-24181 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24181?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems.