CVE-2022-38790

Name: CVE-2022-38790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T13:15:09.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Weave GitOps Enterprise before 0.9.0-rc.5 has a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug allowing a malicious user to inject a javascript: link in the UI. When clicked by a victim user, the script will execute with the victim's permission. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Weave GitOps Enterprise before 0.9.0-rc.5 has a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug allowing a malicious user to inject a javascript: link in the UI. When clicked by a victim user, the script will execute with the victim's permission. The exposure appears in Weave GitOps Enterprise UI via a GitopsCluster dashboard link. An annotation can be added to a GitopsCluster custom resource.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Weave.Works	Gitops	< 0.9.0	—
Weave.Works	Gitops	0.9.0	Rc1

References

https://docs.gitops.weave.works/docs/cluster-management/getting-started/#profiles-and-clustersProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.gitops.weave.works/docs/introProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.gitops.weave.works/security/cve/enterprise/CVE-2022-38790/index.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.weave.works/product/gitops-enterprise/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.gitops.weave.works/docs/cluster-management/getting-started/#profiles-and-clustersProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.gitops.weave.works/docs/introProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.gitops.weave.works/security/cve/enterprise/CVE-2022-38790/index.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.weave.works/product/gitops-enterprise/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38790?

How severe is CVE-2022-38790?

CVE-2022-38790 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38790?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-38790?

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Source: NVD / NIST