CVE-2022-42960
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42960 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. EqualWeb Accessibility Widget 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.1.10, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 4.0.0, and 4.0.1 allows DOM XSS due to improper validation of message events to accessibility.js.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
EqualWeb Accessibility Widget 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.1.10, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 4.0.0, and 4.0.1 allows DOM XSS due to improper validation of message events to accessibility.js.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.0.0 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.0.1 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.0.2 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.0.3 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.0.4 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 2.1.10 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 3.0.0 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 3.0.1 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 3.0.2 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 4.0.0 |
| Equalweb | Equalweb Accessibility Widget | 4.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42960?
EqualWeb Accessibility Widget 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.1.10, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 4.0.0, and 4.0.1 allows DOM XSS due to improper validation of message events to accessibility.js.
How severe is CVE-2022-42960?
CVE-2022-42960 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42960?
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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