CVE-2022-26616
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.97%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26616 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. PKP Vendor Open Journal System v2.4.8 to v3.3.8 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted HTTP headers.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PKP Vendor Open Journal System v2.4.8 to v3.3.8 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted HTTP headers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Public Knowledge Project | Open Journal Systems | >= 2.4.8, < 3.3.0-9 |
References
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-omp-ops-3-3-0-9-released/72236Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/7649Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/ojs-omp-ops-3-3-0-9-released/72236Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/7649Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26616?
PKP Vendor Open Journal System v2.4.8 to v3.3.8 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted HTTP headers.
How severe is CVE-2022-26616?
CVE-2022-26616 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26616?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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