CVE-2022-45756: n/a in n/a
SENS v1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2022-45756 identifies a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SENS v1.0. Although the vendor and specific product details are not provided, the vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) reveals that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring privileges but does require user interaction. 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, while availability is not impacted. Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications, which execute in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user. Since the affected product is unspecified, it is difficult to pinpoint exact attack vectors, but typical exploitation involves tricking users into clicking crafted links or visiting malicious pages that trigger the XSS payload. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests this vulnerability has not yet been actively weaponized, but the presence of user interaction as a requirement means phishing or social engineering could be leveraged by attackers. The vulnerability's presence in SENS v1.0 implies that any web-facing interface or portal using this software could be at risk if unpatched or unmitigated.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this XSS vulnerability depends heavily on the deployment of SENS v1.0 within their IT environments. If SENS v1.0 is used in critical web applications or portals, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to steal user credentials, hijack sessions, or perform unauthorized actions, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The confidentiality and integrity of user data could be compromised, especially in sectors handling personal data such as finance, healthcare, or government services. Since availability is not affected, service disruption is unlikely. However, successful exploitation could undermine trust in affected services and lead to regulatory consequences under GDPR if personal data is exposed. The requirement for user interaction means that phishing campaigns or social engineering could be used to trigger the attack, increasing the risk to end users. Organizations with high web exposure or those relying on SENS v1.0 for user-facing services are particularly vulnerable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of vendor or patch information, European organizations should take proactive steps to mitigate this XSS vulnerability. First, conduct an inventory to identify any deployments of SENS v1.0 or related components. If found, isolate or restrict access to these systems until patches or updates are available. Implement robust input validation and output encoding on all user inputs and outputs in affected applications to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Educate users about the risks of phishing and social engineering attacks that could trigger this vulnerability. Monitor web application logs for suspicious activity indicative of XSS attempts. If possible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected systems. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly address any exploitation attempts. Engage with vendors or security communities to obtain patches or workarounds as they become available.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden
CVE-2022-45756: n/a in n/a
Description
SENS v1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45756 identifies a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SENS v1.0. Although the vendor and specific product details are not provided, the vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity level. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) reveals that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring privileges but does require user interaction. 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, while availability is not impacted. Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications, which execute in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user. Since the affected product is unspecified, it is difficult to pinpoint exact attack vectors, but typical exploitation involves tricking users into clicking crafted links or visiting malicious pages that trigger the XSS payload. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests this vulnerability has not yet been actively weaponized, but the presence of user interaction as a requirement means phishing or social engineering could be leveraged by attackers. The vulnerability's presence in SENS v1.0 implies that any web-facing interface or portal using this software could be at risk if unpatched or unmitigated.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this XSS vulnerability depends heavily on the deployment of SENS v1.0 within their IT environments. If SENS v1.0 is used in critical web applications or portals, attackers could exploit this vulnerability to steal user credentials, hijack sessions, or perform unauthorized actions, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The confidentiality and integrity of user data could be compromised, especially in sectors handling personal data such as finance, healthcare, or government services. Since availability is not affected, service disruption is unlikely. However, successful exploitation could undermine trust in affected services and lead to regulatory consequences under GDPR if personal data is exposed. The requirement for user interaction means that phishing campaigns or social engineering could be used to trigger the attack, increasing the risk to end users. Organizations with high web exposure or those relying on SENS v1.0 for user-facing services are particularly vulnerable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Given the absence of vendor or patch information, European organizations should take proactive steps to mitigate this XSS vulnerability. First, conduct an inventory to identify any deployments of SENS v1.0 or related components. If found, isolate or restrict access to these systems until patches or updates are available. Implement robust input validation and output encoding on all user inputs and outputs in affected applications to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Educate users about the risks of phishing and social engineering attacks that could trigger this vulnerability. Monitor web application logs for suspicious activity indicative of XSS attempts. If possible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected systems. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly address any exploitation attempts. Engage with vendors or security communities to obtain patches or workarounds as they become available.
Affected Countries
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
Threat ID: 682d9848c4522896dcbf5fdf
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:28 AM
Last enriched: 6/22/2025, 5:04:48 AM
Last updated: 8/15/2025, 5:02:18 AM
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