Platform
php
Component
facturascripts
Fixed in
2022.07
CVE-2022-1682 is a critical reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the facturascripts GitHub repository prior to version 2022.07. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application through a URL-based payload. Successful exploitation can lead to the theft of user cookies and subsequent account takeover or other malicious actions within the victim's browser.
The impact of CVE-2022-1682 is significant due to the ease of exploitation and the potential for severe consequences. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing a JavaScript payload. When a user clicks on this URL, the script executes in their browser within the context of the facturascripts application. This allows the attacker to steal the user's session cookies, effectively gaining unauthorized access to their account. Beyond account takeover, an attacker could potentially perform actions on behalf of the user, such as modifying data, initiating fraudulent transactions, or spreading malware. The vulnerability's reliance on URL manipulation makes it easily spreadable via phishing campaigns or malicious websites.
CVE-2022-1682 was publicly disclosed on May 12, 2022. While no active exploitation campaigns have been definitively linked to this specific CVE, the ease of exploitation and the potential for account takeover make it a high-priority vulnerability. The vulnerability is present in a widely used PHP application, increasing the potential attack surface. No KEV listing is currently available.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.30% (53% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2022-1682 is to upgrade facturascripts to version 2022.07 or later, which contains the fix. If immediate upgrading is not possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data used in URL generation. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review and sanitize user input to prevent malicious code injection.
Actualice facturascripts a la versión 2022.07 o posterior. Esta versión corrige la vulnerabilidad XSS reflejada. La actualización se puede realizar descargando la última versión del repositorio y reemplazando los archivos existentes.
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CVE-2022-1682 is a critical reflected XSS vulnerability in facturascripts versions before 2022.07, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via URLs.
If you are using facturascripts versions prior to 2022.07, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Check your version immediately.
Upgrade facturascripts to version 2022.07 or later to resolve the vulnerability. Implement input validation and output encoding as a temporary workaround.
While no confirmed active exploitation campaigns are publicly known, the ease of exploitation makes it a high-priority vulnerability and a potential target.
Refer to the facturascripts GitHub repository for updates and advisories: https://github.com/neorazorx/facturascripts
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