CVE-2022-3788: Tobiasbg/tablepress Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9mf2-hpj4-rw3r
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3788 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Tobiasbg/tablepress libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves tablepress plugin vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-3788 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3788
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9mf2-hpj4-rw3r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Tobiasbg/tablepress
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-3788

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tobiasbg/tablepress dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tobiasbg/tablepress fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade tobiasbg/tablepress to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for tobiasbg/tablepress

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-3788, inspect your project dependencies for Tobiasbg/tablepress:

inspect dependencies for tobiasbg/tablepress

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tobiasbg/tablepress in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where 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. In Tobiasbg/tablepress, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A cross-site scripting vulnerability was found in an unknown function of the component Table Import Handler. The manipulation of the argument Import data leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

CVE-2022-3788 Affected Tobiasbg/tablepress Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tobiasbg/tablepress
 Packagist
≤ 2.0-RC1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3788 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3788
drive.google.com/file/d/10tk6weh1hdk... WEB
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tk6wEh1hdkb2vVoqJqZJZsOtfxpniyY/view
drive.google.com/file/d/1irutjyuzb0h... WEB
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iRUtJYUZB0Ho-2Aqyw7TCtFN9L96UDfs/view
Tobiasbg/tablepress Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TablePress/TablePress
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.212610

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3788?
CVE-2022-3788 is a security vulnerability in Tobiasbg/tablepress involving TablePress Plugin vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Tobiasbg/tablepress versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: tobiasbg/tablepress.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3788?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tobiasbg/tablepress affected?
Yes, tobiasbg/tablepress is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3788?
CVE-2022-3788 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3788?
CVE-2022-3788 is classified under CWE-79: Improper 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.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-3788?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for tobiasbg/tablepress'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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