CVE-2022-0437
cross-site scripting vulnerability in karma (npm)
What is CVE-2022-0437 About?
Karma prior to version 6.3.14 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Exploitation typically involves tricking a victim into clicking a malicious link or submitting specially crafted input.
Affected Software
Technical Details
The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Karma exists in versions prior to 6.3.14. This type of vulnerability typically arises when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or encoded before being rendered in the web page. An attacker can inject malicious client-side scripts (e.g., JavaScript) into the application's output. When another user's browser renders this output, the injected script is executed within the context of the user's session, leading to various malicious actions such as stealing cookies, session hijacking, or defacing the website. The specific injection vector would depend on the unsanitized input field within Karma.
What is the Impact of CVE-2022-0437?
Successful exploitation may allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, steal user credentials, deface websites, or hijack user sessions.
What is the Exploitability of CVE-2022-0437?
Exploitation complexity is generally moderate for XSS vulnerabilities, requiring an attacker to craft a malicious payload and find an input point where it is reflected or stored unsafely. Authentication requirements depend on whether the vulnerable input field is accessible to unauthenticated users; it could be both. Privilege requirements are typically low, as XSS often targets regular users. This is primarily a remote exploitation vector, as it involves manipulating web application input. Special conditions or constraints might involve bypassing input filters or payload length restrictions. The risk factors for exploitation increase significantly if Karma allows untrusted user input to be displayed directly without adequate sanitization, or if the application is publicly exposed and interactive.
What are the Known Public Exploits?
| PoC Author | Link | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| No known exploits | ||
What are the Available Fixes for CVE-2022-0437?
Available Upgrade Options
- karma
- <6.3.14 → Upgrade to 6.3.14
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Book a demoAdditional Resources
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/64b67ea1-5487-4382-a5f6-e8a95f798885
- https://github.com/karma-runner/karma
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/64b67ea1-5487-4382-a5f6-e8a95f798885
- https://github.com/karma-runner/karma/commit/839578c45a8ac42fbc1d72105f97eab77dd3eb8a
- https://github.com/karma-runner/karma/releases/tag/v6.3.14
- https://github.com/karma-runner/karma/commit/839578c45a8ac42fbc1d72105f97eab77dd3eb8a
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-7x7c-qm48-pq9c
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0437
What are Similar Vulnerabilities to CVE-2022-0437?
Similar Vulnerabilities: CVE-2023-50073 , CVE-2023-50072 , CVE-2023-49298 , CVE-2023-49297 , CVE-2023-49091
