CVE-2022-30278: synopsys black_duck_hub Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-30278 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in synopsys black_duck_hub. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 10-05-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in Black Duck Hub’s embedded MadCap Flare documentation files could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input to MadCap Flare's framework embedded within Black Duck Hub's Help Documentation to supply content. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to click a link designed to pass malicious input to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct cross-site scripting attacks and gain access to sensitive browser-based information.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.