CVE-2022-4942 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of the cross-site scripting vulnerability found in mportuga eslint-detailed-reporter.

Understanding CVE-2022-4942

This section provides key information on the vulnerability.

What is CVE-2022-4942?

A vulnerability discovered in mportuga eslint-detailed-reporter up to version 0.9.0, affecting the 'renderIssue' function in the library 'template-generator.js.' The manipulation of the 'message' argument results in cross-site scripting, allowing remote attacks. A patch with identifier 505c190efd4905990db6207863bdcbd9b1d7e1bd is available.

The Impact of CVE-2022-4942

The vulnerability is classified as problematic with a CVSS base score of 3.5 (Low severity). Affected versions include 0.1 to 0.9 of the package.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-4942

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Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows for the execution of cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating the 'message' parameter in the 'renderIssue' function.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 0.1 to 0.9 of mportuga eslint-detailed-reporter are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely by manipulating the 'message' argument.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2022-4942.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to apply the provided patch (505c190efd4905990db6207863bdcbd9b1d7e1bd) to address this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update your software and follow secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Patching and Updates

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