CVE-2022-4728: Graphite web Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3c5x-4hvx-qrrr
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4728 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Graphite web libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves graphite web cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-4728 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4728
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3c5x-4hvx-qrrr
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 Graphite web
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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-2022-4728

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

graphite-web fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install graphite-web>=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: 

pip show graphite-web

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-4728, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show graphite-web

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Graphite web 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: The pip show graphite-web command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

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 Graphite web, 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 vulnerability has been found in Graphite Web and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 2f178f490e10efc03cd1d27c72f64ecab224eb23. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216742 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2022-4728 Affected Graphite web Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
graphite-web
pypi/graphite-web
PyPI
≤ 1.1.10

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4728 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4728
Graphite web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web/issues/2744
Graphite web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web/pull/2785
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web/commit/2f178f490e10efc03cd1d27c72f64ecab224eb23
Graphite web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphite-project/graphite-web
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.216742

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4728?
CVE-2022-4728 is a security vulnerability in Graphite web involving Graphite Web Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Graphite web versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: graphite-web.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4728?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is graphite-web affected?
Yes, graphite-web 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-2022-4728?
CVE-2022-4728 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-2022-4728?
CVE-2022-4728 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 PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-4728?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show graphite-web'. 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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