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CVE-2022-38527: n/a in n/a

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2022-38527cvecve-2022-38527
Published: Mon Sep 19 2022 (09/19/2022, 21:16:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

UCMS v1.6.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Import function under the Site Management page.

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AILast updated: 07/07/2025, 23:25:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38527 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in UCMS version 1.6.0, specifically triggered via the Import function located under the Site Management page. Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities occur when an application includes untrusted data in a web page without proper validation or escaping, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. In this case, the vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization in the Import feature, which likely processes user-supplied data during site management operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level. The vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N reveals that the attack can be launched remotely over the network without privileges and with low attack complexity, but requires user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity to a low degree, with no impact on availability. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild, the vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of authenticated users, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions within the UCMS environment. The lack of vendor or product details beyond UCMS v1.6.0 limits the ability to assess the full technical context, but the CWE-79 classification confirms the nature of the vulnerability as reflected in the description.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using UCMS v1.6.0, this XSS vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the confidentiality and integrity of web sessions and data managed through the Site Management interface. Attackers exploiting this flaw could execute malicious scripts in the browsers of administrative or authorized users, potentially leading to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information such as credentials or configuration data, and unauthorized manipulation of site settings. Given that the vulnerability requires user interaction, the risk is higher in environments where users might be tricked into clicking malicious links or importing crafted files. The impact is particularly relevant for organizations that rely on UCMS for managing critical web content or infrastructure, as successful exploitation could facilitate further lateral movement or privilege escalation within the network. While availability is not directly affected, the indirect consequences of compromised administrative accounts could lead to broader operational disruptions. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially if attackers develop exploit code targeting this vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify whether they are running UCMS version 1.6.0 and assess exposure of the Site Management Import function. Immediate steps include restricting access to the Site Management interface to trusted administrators only and implementing strict input validation and sanitization on all data imported via this function. Organizations should monitor for updates or patches from the UCMS vendor or community and apply them promptly once available. In the absence of official patches, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting the Import function can provide temporary protection. User training to recognize phishing attempts or suspicious import files can reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation requiring user interaction. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access can limit the impact of credential theft resulting from XSS attacks. Regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on web application vulnerabilities should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2022-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 683880c6182aa0cae283969f

Added to database: 5/29/2025, 3:44:06 PM

Last enriched: 7/7/2025, 11:25:28 PM

Last updated: 7/29/2025, 5:09:06 AM

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