CVE-2023-5562 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KNIME Analytics Platform versions prior to 5.2.0, stemming from an unsafe default configuration where JavaScript-based view nodes do not sanitize displayed data. This allows malicious JavaScript embedded in data to execute in a user's browser, potentially performing actions with their privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to low impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 0, < 5.2.0CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:knime:knime_analytics_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 5.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:knime:knime_analytics_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.