CVE-2022-1909 in organizr
Summary
by MITRE • 05/27/2022
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository causefx/organizr prior to 2.1.2200.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-1909 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within the causefx/organizr repository software version prior to 2.1.2200. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities where malicious scripts are injected into web applications and then executed when users view the affected content. The flaw manifests in the organizational management interface that fails to properly sanitize user input before storing and rendering it within the web application's response.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly stored in the application's database without appropriate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. When subsequent users access pages containing this stored malicious content, the embedded scripts execute within their browser context, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing authentication tokens, or redirecting users to malicious domains. This stored nature distinguishes it from reflected XSS where the malicious payload is delivered through a crafted URL or form submission, making stored XSS particularly dangerous as the attack persists until manually removed from the application's database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it creates a persistent threat vector within the organizational management platform. Attackers can leverage this flaw to inject malicious code that could perform actions such as stealing cookies, modifying user permissions, or even executing arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the organizer application which likely handles sensitive organizational data, making it particularly attractive to threat actors seeking unauthorized access to enterprise resources. The presence of this vulnerability in a repository management tool means that any user with access to the application could potentially become a vector for broader attacks within the organization's network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-1909 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data handling pipeline. Organizations should immediately upgrade to version 2.1.2200 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper sanitization of user inputs before storage. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, employing proper HTML encoding for dynamic content, and establishing robust input validation routines can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The remediation process should also include thorough code reviews focusing on all user input handling within the application, particularly areas where data is stored and subsequently rendered to users. Security teams should consider implementing automated scanning tools that can detect similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's attack surface, as this type of flaw often indicates broader security gaps in web application development practices that align with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through malicious web content.