CVE-2022-46391
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46391 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. AWStats 7.x through 7.8 allows XSS in the hostinfo plugin due to printing a response from Net::XWhois without proper checks.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
AWStats 7.x through 7.8 allows XSS in the hostinfo plugin due to printing a response from Net::XWhois without proper checks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Awstats | Awstats | >= 7.0, <= 7.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://github.com/eldy/AWStats/pull/226Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eldy/AWStats/pull/226Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46391?
AWStats 7.x through 7.8 allows XSS in the hostinfo plugin due to printing a response from Net::XWhois without proper checks.
How severe is CVE-2022-46391?
CVE-2022-46391 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46391?
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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