Stored XSS viva .svg file upload in causefx/organizr

The severity of CVE-2022-1345 stems from the potential for complete system takeover. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability gains full control, enabling them to access and manipulate any data stored on the compromised system. This includes sensitive information like credentials, API keys, and proprietary data. Lateral movement within the network is highly probable, allowing the attacker to pivot to other systems and escalate their privileges. The blast radius extends to any data or services accessible from the compromised host, potentially impacting critical business operations and sensitive customer data. The description explicitly states that removing the package is not a guarantee of complete malware removal, highlighting the severity of the compromise.

Organizations and individuals utilizing Organizr in their workflows, particularly those who rely on the application for data management or collaboration, are at risk. This includes developers, project managers, and anyone who interacts with the GitHub repository. Shared hosting environments where multiple users have upload privileges are particularly vulnerable.

• other / generic web:

curl -I 'https://your-organizr-instance/path/to/uploaded_file.svg' | grep -i 'content-security-policy'

• generic web:

 grep -r '<script>' /var/log/apache2/access.log

• generic web:

 grep -r '<script>' /var/log/nginx/error.log

1. 2022-04-13Disclosure

   disclosure

2. 2022-04-13Patch

   patch

1. Reserviert2022-04-13
2. Veröffentlicht2022-04-13
3. Geändert2024-08-03
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

Due to the nature of the vulnerability, immediate action is paramount. The primary mitigation step is to rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. This prevents the attacker from leveraging compromised credentials. Following key rotation, the nebd package should be removed from the system. However, given the potential for persistent malware, a thorough system review and potentially a complete re-imaging of the affected system are strongly recommended. There are no specific configuration workarounds or detection signatures applicable to this vulnerability beyond standard malware detection practices.