Cross-site Scripting in Backdrop CMS

MEDIUM 4.8CVE-2022-42096 · GHSA-g8jw-8vpv-pv5q · Published 21/11/2022 · updated 17/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
backdrop/backdrop Packagist	`≤ 1.23.0`	No fix yet
backdrop cms backdropcms	`= 1.23.0`	No fix yet

Description

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via Post content. The account must have admin privileges.

NVD description

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via Post content.

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42096 · ADVISORY
backdropcms.org · WEB
backdrop/backdrop release 1.23.0 · WEB
bypazs/CVE-2022-42096 · WEB
grimthereaperteam.medium.com/cve-2022-42096-backdrop-xss-at-posts-437c305036e2 · WEB

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