Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-42248 is a stored XSS issue in QlikView 12.60.2 QvsViewClient. A lower-privileged authenticated user could store browser-executed content that affects another user who views it, creating session and data exposure risk.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation during the next security maintenance window, sooner for internet-facing or broadly shared QlikView environments. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but stored XSS can affect trusted users and business data.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 stored cross-site scripting in QvsViewClient. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running QlikView 12.60.2 with QvsViewClient functionality accessible to authenticated users. The source bundle does not provide complete affected-version ranges, CPEs, or deployment conditions.
Exploitation context
The CVE includes a public GitHub reference, but the source bundle does not state active exploitation. It is not listed as KEV. Treat public details as increasing validation urgency, not proof of in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Affected metadata is incomplete in the provided CVE record, listing vendor and product as n/a while the description names QlikView 12.60.2. Avoid broad version claims unless confirmed by Qlik or additional authoritative sources.
Mitigation direction
- Check Qlik vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.
- Inventory QlikView 12.60.2 systems and QvsViewClient usage.
- Limit QvsViewClient access to trusted authenticated users.
- Review stored user-generated content for unsafe script-like entries.
- Monitor QlikView access logs for unusual stored-content activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed QlikView instance is version 12.60.2.
- Determine whether QvsViewClient is enabled or reachable by users.
- Verify vendor advisory status before applying remediation decisions.
- Review application logs for suspicious content creation or editing events.
- Validate fixes or mitigations in a non-production environment first.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Ozozuz/Qlik-View-Stored-XSSCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.