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CVE-2022-42096: Cross-site Scripting in Backdrop CMS

November 21, 2022 (updated April 30, 2025)

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via Post content. The account must have admin privileges.

References

  • backdropcms.org/
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-g8jw-8vpv-pv5q
  • github.com/backdrop/backdrop/releases/tag/1.23.0
  • github.com/bypazs/CVE-2022-42096
  • grimthereaperteam.medium.com/cve-2022-42096-backdrop-xss-at-posts-437c305036e2
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42096

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions up to 1.23.0

Solution

Unfortunately, there is no solution available yet.

Impact 4.8 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Source file

packagist/backdrop/backdrop/CVE-2022-42096.yml

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