CVE-2022-4728: graphite_project graphite Improper Neutralization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-4728 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Improper Neutralization vulnerability in graphite_project graphite. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Graphite Web and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 2f178f490e10efc03cd1d27c72f64ecab224eb23. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216742 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

• CWE-707Improper NeutralizationThe product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
• 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.