CVE-2022-2016: Facturascripts/facturascripts Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j8c7-3jpq-8985
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2016 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Facturascripts/facturascripts libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in facturascripts. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-2016 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2016
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j8c7-3jpq-8985
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Facturascripts/facturascripts
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-2016

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

facturascripts/facturascripts fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade facturascripts/facturascripts 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 facturascripts/facturascripts

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-2016, inspect your project dependencies for Facturascripts/facturascripts:

inspect dependencies for facturascripts/facturascripts

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Facturascripts/facturascripts 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 Facturascripts/facturascripts, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository neorazorx/facturascripts. A patch is available on the `master` branch of the repository in commit 7b4ddb92.

CVE-2022-2016 Affected Facturascripts/facturascripts Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
facturascripts/facturascripts
 Packagist
≤ 2022.08

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2016 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2016
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/neorazorx/facturascripts/commit/7b4ddb9269a230e2dd07c6a8d3211c9a88f4f09f
Facturascripts/facturascripts Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/neorazorx/facturascripts
huntr.dev/bounties/5fa17e9b-c... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5fa17e9b-c767-46b4-af64-aafb8c2aa521

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2016?
CVE-2022-2016 is a security vulnerability in Facturascripts/facturascripts involving Cross-site Scripting in FacturaScripts under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Facturascripts/facturascripts versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: facturascripts/facturascripts.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2016?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is facturascripts/facturascripts affected?
Yes, facturascripts/facturascripts 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-2022-2016?
CVE-2022-2016 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2016?
CVE-2022-2016 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-2022-2016?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for facturascripts/facturascripts'. 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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