CVE-2022-43143

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Beekeeper Studio v3.6.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected…

Critical · published November 21, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty payload can hijack your application! Beekeeper Studio v3.6.6 has an XSS vulnerability that lets attackers run arbitrary scripts through a sneaky error modal. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a misleading order into the kitchen — instead of a delicious meal, a dangerous dish could come out that messes with everyone's dinner! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious JavaScript, allowing them to steal sensitive information, manipulate content on the site, or even hijack user sessions. This could lead to data breaches, loss of control over the application, and an absolute nightmare for your users!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a misleading order into the kitchen — instead of a delicious meal, a dangerous dish could come out that messes with everyone's dinner! This XSS vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or scripts into the error modal container, which is executed in the context of the user's session.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious JavaScript, allowing them to steal sensitive information, manipulate content on the site, or even hijack user sessions. This could lead to data breaches, loss of control over the application, and an absolute nightmare for your users! To safeguard your application, upgrade to Beekeeper Studio v3.6.7 or later immediately. Additionally, implement robust input validation and consider employing Content Security Policies to mitigate potential XSS attacks. You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll keep your application safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00905 · 59.4th percentile
Published
2022-11-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 NOV 00:00Z
    A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Beekeeper Studio v3.6.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected…
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