Learn about CVE-2022-36057, a Cross-Site Scripting issue in Discourse-Chat affecting channel names & descriptions. Discover impact, technical details & mitigation steps.
Discourse-Chat Cross-Site Scripting issue for channel names and descriptions.
Understanding CVE-2022-36057
This CVE involves the Discourse-Chat asynchronous messaging plugin for the Discourse open-source discussion platform.
What is CVE-2022-36057?
Users of Discourse Chat are vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack when admin users insert HTML into chat titles and descriptions. Version 0.9 includes a patch for this security issue.
The Impact of CVE-2022-36057
The impact is rated as MEDIUM severity with a base score of 5.4. The attack complexity is low, requiring network access and user interaction. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are both low.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-36057
This section provides specific technical details relating to the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Discourse-Chat allows admin users to insert HTML into chat titles and descriptions, leading to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects versions prior to 0.9 of the Discourse-Chat plugin.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by inserting malicious HTML code into chat titles and descriptions, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in users' browsers.
Mitigation and Prevention
Here are steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the CVE.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security patches and updates released by Discourse for the Discourse-Chat plugin to address any security vulnerabilities.