CVE-2022-42908 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-42908, a medium severity stored XSS vulnerability in WEPA Print Away that allows attackers to deceive users into uploading files with malicious filenames.
WEPA Print Away is vulnerable to a stored XSS attack that allows an attacker to upload a document with a malicious filename, leading to stored cross-site scripting. Learn more about the impact, technical details, mitigation steps, and prevention methods associated with CVE-2022-42908.
Understanding CVE-2022-42908
WEPA Print Away is susceptible to a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper filename sanitization, enabling attackers to execute persistent cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2022-42908?
CVE-2022-42908 involves a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in WEPA Print Away, allowing threat actors to deceive users into uploading files with malicious filenames, leading to XSS attacks across victim sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2022-42908
The vulnerability in WEPA Print Away poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.3. Attackers can exploit this flaw to compromise user integrity by injecting malicious scripts into HTTP responses.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-42908
Vulnerability Description
WEPA Print Away's failure to sanitize uploaded filenames exposes users to stored cross-site scripting attacks, compromising data integrity and user security.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects all versions of WEPA Print Away, where the filename sanitization process is lacking, allowing attackers to upload files with malicious names.
Exploitation Mechanism
An attacker can trick a user into uploading a document with a malicious filename. This filename is later included in HTTP responses, triggering stored cross-site scripting attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
The WEPA security team has addressed the vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the provided patch immediately to prevent exploitation and enhance system security.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update WEPA Print Away to the latest version and educate users on safe file uploading practices to mitigate the risk of stored XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure all systems running WEPA Print Away are patched with the latest security updates to address vulnerabilities and protect against stored XSS attacks.