CVE-2022-4728: Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2022-4728: Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability. Affects graphite-web versions < 1.1.10. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- graphite-web · Debian:12
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Background
Graphite Web is an open-source web application that provides a user interface for the Graphite time series database. It allows users to visualize and analyze time series data. The vulnerability identified in Graphite Web is related to the Cookie Handler component. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and leads to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The exploit has been disclosed publicly, increasing the risk of potential attacks. The vulnerability is assigned the identifier VDB-216742.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Graphite Web's Cookie Handler component allows for cross-site scripting attacks. This means that an attacker can inject malicious code into the web application, which will then be executed by the victim's browser. This can lead to various security risks, such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or delivering malware to users. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability (CVE-2022-4728) poses a moderate security risk, allowing for cross-site scripting attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to apply the provided patch (2f178f490e10efc03cd1d27c72f64ecab224eb23) to the affected version of Graphite Web. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting attacks, which can lead to various security risks, including data theft, session hijacking, and malware delivery.
You can check if your version of Graphite Web is affected by visiting the vulnerability playground at Vulert Scanner. Simply enter your application's Pipfile.lock to see if it is vulnerable to this specific issue.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the patch to fix the issue.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated as MODERATE with a CVSS score of 5.4.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can visit the GitHub Advisory Database at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/12/GHSA-3c5x-4hvx-qrrr/GHSA-3c5x-4hvx-qrrr.json
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