Platform
other
Component
sleepdata.org
Fixed in
58.0.1
CVE-2022-4525 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting sleepdata.org versions 58.0 through 58.x. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. The vulnerability is classified as problematic and impacts an unknown functionality within the platform. A fix is available in version 59.0.0.rc.
An attacker could leverage this XSS vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a user's browser session on sleepdata.org. This could lead to the theft of sensitive information, such as user credentials or personal data. Attackers could also redirect users to malicious websites, deface the application, or perform actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge. The impact is amplified if the application is used to manage or store sensitive research data, as a successful attack could compromise the integrity of that data.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on December 15, 2022. No known active exploitation campaigns have been reported at this time. The CVSS score is LOW (3.5), suggesting a relatively low probability of exploitation. No public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released, but the nature of XSS vulnerabilities makes it likely that a PoC will emerge if the vulnerability remains unpatched.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.27% (50% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2022-4525 is to upgrade sleepdata.org to version 59.0.0.rc or later, which includes the patch da44a3893b407087829b006d09339780919714cd. If immediate upgrading is not possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data to prevent the injection of malicious scripts. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS attacks can also provide an additional layer of protection. After upgrade, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting to inject a simple script and verifying that it is not executed.
Upgrade to version 59.0.0 or later. This will resolve the cross site scripting (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability. Alternatively, apply the patch da44a3893b407087829b006d09339780919714cd.
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CVE-2022-4525 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting sleepdata.org versions 58.0 through 58.x, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
If you are using sleepdata.org versions 58.0 through 58.x, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability.
Upgrade sleepdata.org to version 59.0.0.rc or later, which includes the patch da44a3893b407087829b006d09339780919714cd.
No active exploitation campaigns have been reported, but the vulnerability's nature makes it a potential target.
Refer to the sleepdata.org documentation and release notes for details on the vulnerability and the fix.
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