CVE-2022-27920
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27920 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwix | Libkiwix | 10.0.0 |
| Kiwix | Libkiwix | 10.0.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/issues/728Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/pull/721Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/issues/728Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix/pull/721Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27920?
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 a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27920?
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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