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CVE-2022-44946: n/a in n/a

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2022-44946cvecve-2022-44946n-acwe-79
Published: Fri Dec 02 2022 (12/02/2022, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

Rukovoditel v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Add Page function at /index.php?module=help_pages/pages&entities_id=24. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Title field.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 06/24/2025, 03:55:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-44946 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in Rukovoditel version 3.2.1, specifically within the Add Page functionality accessed via the URL path /index.php?module=help_pages/pages&entities_id=24. This vulnerability arises because the application fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied input in the Title field when adding a new page. An attacker can exploit this by injecting malicious JavaScript or HTML payloads into the Title field, which are then stored persistently on the server. When other users or administrators view the affected page, the malicious script executes in their browsers under the context of the vulnerable web application. This can lead to a range of attacks including session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have at least some level of privileges (PR:L) to submit the payload, and user interaction (UI:R) is necessary for the malicious script to execute when the victim views the page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), privileges required (PR:L), user interaction required (UI:R), scope changed (S:C), and impacts on confidentiality and integrity (C:L/I:L) but no impact on availability (A:N). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no official patches or vendor information are provided in the data. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), a common web application security weakness.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using Rukovoditel 3.2.1, this stored XSS vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the confidentiality and integrity of data accessed via the affected module. Attackers with limited privileges could inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data leakage within the application. This can undermine trust in internal project management or workflow systems, disrupt operations, and expose sensitive organizational information. Since the vulnerability requires some level of authenticated access and user interaction, the risk is somewhat contained but still significant in environments with multiple users and shared access. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, or government, may face compliance risks if exploitation leads to data breaches. Additionally, the scope change in the CVSS vector indicates that the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially amplifying impact. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate threat but does not eliminate risk, especially if attackers develop exploit code. The lack of vendor patches means organizations must rely on mitigation strategies to reduce exposure.

Mitigation Recommendations

1. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on the Title field within the Add Page function to neutralize malicious scripts. Use established libraries or frameworks that automatically handle encoding to prevent XSS. 2. Apply Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of any injected payloads. 3. Restrict privileges for users who can add or edit pages to trusted personnel only, minimizing the risk of malicious input from untrusted users. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input handling in web application modules. 5. Monitor application logs and user activity for unusual behavior indicative of attempted XSS exploitation. 6. If possible, isolate the vulnerable module or disable the Add Page functionality temporarily until a patch or update is available. 7. Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS and encourage cautious behavior when interacting with user-generated content. 8. Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected endpoint. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on specific controls relevant to the vulnerability's context and the application's operational environment.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2022-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cisa Enriched
true

Threat ID: 682d9840c4522896dcbf1340

Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:20 AM

Last enriched: 6/24/2025, 3:55:43 AM

Last updated: 8/11/2025, 4:59:30 AM

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