CVE-2022-4729: Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability

graphite-web Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

27/12/2022
No i
Moderate
5.4

CVE-2022-4729: Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability. Affects graphite-web versions < 1.1.10. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

Graphite Web is a component of the Graphite stack, which is a highly scalable real-time graphing system. It provides a web interface for visualizing and analyzing time-series data. The affected package, graphite-web, is a Python package available on the Python Package Index (PyPI). It is used to render and serve Graphite web pages. This vulnerability affects versions 0 to 1.1.10 of graphite-web.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-4729 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Graphite Web's Template Name Handler component. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and the exploit has been publicly disclosed. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 5.4, indicating a moderate severity level.

How To Fix

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Conclusion

The Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability (CVE-2022-4729) affects versions 0 to 1.1.10 of the graphite-web package. It allows for cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. To fix this vulnerability, users should apply the provided patch. For more information and support, please contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

Graphite Web is a component of the Graphite stack, providing a web interface for visualizing and analyzing time-series data.

This vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.

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No, a patch is required to fix this vulnerability. Applying the provided patch is the recommended solution.

For further information and support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact info@devnack.com.

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