CVE-2022-27920 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

libkiwix 10.0.0 and 10.0.1 allows XSS in the built-in webserver functionality via the search suggestions URL parameter. This is fixed in 10.1.0.

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
Kiwix	Libkiwix	10.0.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/issues/728Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/pull/721Issue TrackingPatchRelease Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/issues/728Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/pull/721Issue TrackingPatchRelease Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-27920?

CVE-2022-27920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). libkiwix 10.0.0 and 10.0.1 allows XSS in the built-in webserver functionality via the search suggestions URL parameter. This is fixed in 10.1.0.

How severe is CVE-2022-27920?

CVE-2022-27920 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-2022-27920?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kiwix Libkiwix, Fedoraproject Fedora.