Citadel
CVE-2022-1293
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization HTML tag escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
The embedded neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tag, was by-passed in the case of some extra conditions. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-80. The embedded neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tag, was by-passed in the case of some extra conditions. Affected products include: Thalesgroup Citadel.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
The embedded neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tag, was by-passed in the case of some extra conditions.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Citadel WebCit through 926 allows authenticated remote attackers to
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Citadel WebCit through 926 allow remote attackers to inject arbit
Citadel WebCit through 926 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to enumerate valid users within the platform. Rated m
A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Citadel versions prior to 994. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vul
GitHub PoC
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