HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-24891
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-24891

CWE-79Published: April 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ESAPI (The OWASP Enterprise Security API) is a free, open source, web application security control library. Prior to version 2.3.0.0, there is a potential for a cross-site scripting vulnerability in ESAPI caused by a incorrect regular expression for "onsiteURL" in the **antisamy-esapi.xml** configuration file that can cause "javascript:" URLs to fail to be correctly sanitized. This issue is patched in ESAPI 2.3.0.0. As a workaround, manually edit the **antisamy-esapi.xml** configuration files to change the "onsiteURL" regular expression. More information about remediation of the vulnerability, including the workaround, is available in the maintainers' release notes and security bulletin.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-24891 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp2 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand workflow automation
Oracle1 product(s)
weblogic server
owasp1 product(s)
enterprise security api
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin8.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/security/advisories/GHSA-q77q-vx4q-xx6q
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0014/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin8.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/security/advisories/GHSA-q77q-vx4q-xx6q
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0014/

All References (11)

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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin8.pdfExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/esapi4java-core-2.3.0.0-release-notes.txtRelease Notes
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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/security/advisories/GHSA-q77q-vx4q-xx6qThird Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0014/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin8.pdfExploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/develop/documentation/esapi4java-core-2.3.0.0-release-notes.txtRelease Notes
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https://github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/security/advisories/GHSA-q77q-vx4q-xx6qThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00010.html
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0014/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-24891
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-24891 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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