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

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