CVE-2022-45892 in eStream
Summary
by MITRE • 12/25/2022
In Planet eStream before 6.72.10.07, multiple Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist: Disclaimer, Search Function, Comments, Batch editing tool, Content Creation, Related Media, Create new user, and Change Username.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-45892 affects Planet eStream software versions prior to 6.72.10.07 and represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw that impacts multiple functional components of the platform. This vulnerability type falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting conditions where malicious scripts are injected into web applications and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. The affected components include the Disclaimer functionality, Search Function, Comments system, Batch editing tool, Content Creation interface, Related Media handling, Create new user feature, and Change Username functionality, indicating a widespread issue that spans core application modules.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the Planet eStream application's data processing pipelines. When users interact with any of the affected components, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before storing and rendering it in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious javascript code through various input fields and parameters that are then executed in the browsers of other users who view the affected content. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payloads persist in the application's database and can affect multiple users over time rather than being limited to a single session or request.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-45892 is significant and multifaceted, as it enables attackers to potentially steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, redirect users to malicious sites, or extract sensitive information from authenticated sessions. The vulnerability's presence across multiple application components increases the attack surface considerably, providing attackers with numerous entry points to compromise user accounts and system integrity. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain persistent access to the platform, manipulate content, or establish backdoors through the execution of malicious scripts in victim browsers. The implications extend beyond simple data theft to include potential privilege escalation and complete system compromise depending on the user roles and permissions within the application.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-45892 should prioritize immediate remediation through upgrading to Planet eStream version 6.72.10.07 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the stored XSS vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all user-facing application components, following secure coding practices that align with OWASP Top Ten recommendations and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, regular security assessments, and user input sanitization routines can provide additional layers of protection. The vulnerability's classification under ATT&CK technique T1531 and T1059.007 highlights the importance of network monitoring and behavioral analysis to detect potential exploitation attempts. Regular security training for developers and administrators, along with maintaining updated threat intelligence feeds, will help ensure comprehensive protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future.