CVE-2022-47418 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed overview of the LogicalDOC Document Version Comment Stored XSS vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2022-47418

This section covers the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to the vulnerability.

What is CVE-2022-47418?

LogicalDOC Enterprise and Community Edition (CE) are susceptible to a stored (persistent) cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in document version comments.

The Impact of CVE-2022-47418

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-47418

Here we delve into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw arises due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling XSS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

LogicalDOC Enterprise versions up to 8.8.2 and Community Edition versions up to 8.7.3 are impacted.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into document version comments, which are then executed when accessed by other users.

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to address and prevent the CVE-2022-47418 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update LogicalDOC Enterprise and Community Edition to the latest patched versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms and security controls to prevent XSS attacks in web applications.

Patching and Updates

Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by LogicalDOC to ensure continued protection against vulnerabilities.