PT-2022-7072 · Opencats · Opencats

Published 2022-10-17 · Updated 2025-09-15 · CVE-2022-43018

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OpenCATS version 0.9.6

Description The issue is related to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Check Email function of OpenCATS. This vulnerability can be exploited via the email parameter, potentially allowing a remote attacker to conduct cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability is associated with a lack of protection for the web page structure.

Recommendations For OpenCATS version 0.9.6, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the email parameter in the Check Email function until a patch is available. Avoid using the email parameter in the affected function to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-07487

CVE-2022-43018

Affected Products

Opencats

References · 9

• 🔥 https://github.com/hansmach1ne/CVE-portfolio/tree/main/CVE-2022-43018 · Exploit
• 🔥❌ https://github.com/hansmach1ne/opencats_zero-days/blob/main/XSS_in_checkEmail.md · Exploit, Deleted
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43018 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-07487 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-43018 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cveNotify/135522 · Telegram Post
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2vh9-489g-3437 · Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.211892 · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/51824 · Telegram Post