CVE-2022-21649 | BDVDB-2026-167159 Detail
convos-chatconvos
Description#
Convos is an open source multi-user chat that runs in a web browser. Characters starting with "https://" in the chat window create an <a> tag. Stored XSS vulnerability using onfocus and autofocus occurs because escaping exists for "<" or ">" but escaping for double quotes does not exist. Through this vulnerability, an attacker is capable to execute malicious scripts. Users are advised to update as soon as possible.
Impact#
Per CVSS v3.1: confidentiality impact high, integrity impact low, availability impact none. Attack vector: network.
Weaknesses#
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References#
- https://blog.pocas.kr/2021/12/30/2021-12-30-s-xss-convos-chat/#Second-vulnerability
- https://github.com/convos-chat/convos/commit/86b2193de375005ba71d9dd53843562c6ac1847c
- https://www.huntr.dev/bounties/4532a0ac-4e7c-4fcf-9fe3-630e132325c0/
- https://github.com/convos-chat/convos/security/advisories/GHSA-xmpj-xwm3-vww7
Exploit#
No public exploit known
History#
- Version 1Record published in the CVE List.
- Version 2Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.