CVE-2022-40044: Centreon/centreon Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rv5q-72p2-2q24
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-40044 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Centreon/centreon libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves centreon contains cross-site scripting vulnerability via esc_name parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 21.04.16, 21.10.8, 22.04.1.

CVE-2022-40044 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-40044
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rv5q-72p2-2q24
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 Centreon/centreon
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-2022-40044

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

centreon/centreon fixed: 21.04.16 
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 21.04.16
centreon/centreon fixed: 21.10.8 
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 21.10.8
centreon/centreon fixed: 22.04.1 
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 22.04.1
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 centreon/centreon

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-40044, inspect your project dependencies for Centreon/centreon:

inspect dependencies for centreon/centreon

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Centreon/centreon in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 21.04.16), 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 Centreon/centreon, 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

Centreon v20.10.18 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the `esc_name` (Escalation Name) parameter at `Configuration/Notifications/Escalations`. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload. Versions 21.04.16, 21.10.8, and 22.04.2 contain patches.

CVE-2022-40044 Affected Centreon/centreon Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
21.04.1621.10.822.04.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
centreon/centreon
 Packagist
< 21.04.16
21.04.16
centreon/centreon
 Packagist
≥ 21.10.0
< 21.10.8
21.10.8
centreon/centreon
 Packagist
≥ 22.0.0
< 22.04.1
22.04.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-40044 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40044
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/centreon/centreon/commit/1a6ee0e9a003ac4f07dc8c370aec6e8911279358
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/centreon/centreon/commit/76fdfba312515656419a1311a83adfb11a73199f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/centreon/centreon/commit/cee5d3b0b0077182dfced5fb1d216a4ac168c05f
Centreon/centreon Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/centreon/centreon
Centreon/centreon Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/centreon/centreon/releases
Centreon/centreon Security Information SECURITY
https://www.hakaioffensivesecurity.com/centreon-sqli-and-xss-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40044?
CVE-2022-40044 is a security vulnerability in Centreon/centreon involving Centreon contains cross-site scripting vulnerability via esc_name parameter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Centreon/centreon versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 21.04.16, 21.10.8, 22.04.1 across affected packages: centreon/centreon.
What version fixes CVE-2022-40044?
Upgrading to 21.04.16, 21.10.8, 22.04.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is centreon/centreon affected?
Yes, centreon/centreon is affected in releases prior to 21.04.16, 21.10.8, 22.04.1. Upgrade your dependency to 21.04.16, 21.10.8, 22.04.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40044?
CVE-2022-40044 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-2022-40044?
CVE-2022-40044 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-2022-40044?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for centreon/centreon'. 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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