CVE-2022-28363
Published: 09 April 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-28363 is a medium-severity Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager. Its CVSS base score is 6.1 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 5.5% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
Reprise License Manager version 14.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the username parameter of the /goform/login_process endpoint when accessed via an unauthenticated GET request. The flaw allows attacker-controlled script to execute in the context of a victim's browser session with the affected license management application.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the issue by supplying a crafted URL containing malicious JavaScript in the username field. Successful exploitation can result in theft of session data or other limited confidentiality and integrity impacts within the victim's browser, consistent with the CVSS 6.1 rating that notes network attack vector, low complexity, and required user interaction.
Public references including Packet Storm and Full Disclosure postings describe the flaw and provide proof-of-concept details, but no vendor advisory or patch information is supplied in the available references. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.1389 with no material increase after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-32812
Vulnerability details
Reprise License Manager 14.2 is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in the /goform/login_process username parameter via GET. No authentication is required.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Penetration testing submits XSS payloads to web applications, detecting cross-site scripting flaws for subsequent remediation.
Validates web inputs to reject script-related content that could produce XSS.
Output validation against expected content can reject or sanitize script content in generated web pages, reducing XSS exploitability.