# CVE-2022-46391: awstats: AWStats 7.x through 7.8 allows XSS in the hostinfo plugin due to printing a response from Net::XWhois without proper...

CVE-2022-46391 is fixed in awstats on 1 platform, first by awstats 7.6+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.2, released December 3, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-46391
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0071
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 3, 2022

## Description

AWStats 7.x through 7.8 allows XSS in the hostinfo plugin due to printing a response from Net::XWhois without proper checks.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | awstats Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 7.8-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-46391](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-46391.md) | Dec 4, 2022 |
| Linux | awstats Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 7.8-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-46391](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-46391.md) | Dec 4, 2022 |
| Linux | awstats Debian 14 | 7.8-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-46391](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-46391.md) | Dec 4, 2022 |
| Linux | awstats Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 7.6+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [awstats 7.6+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-awstats-7.6-dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Dec 3, 2022 |
| Linux | awstats Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 7.6+dfsg-2ubuntu0.20.04.2 | [awstats 7.6+dfsg-2ubuntu0.20.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-awstats-7.6-dfsg-2ubuntu0.20.04.2.md) | Dec 3, 2022 |
| Linux | awstats Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 7.8-2ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [awstats 7.8-2ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-awstats-7.8-2ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | Dec 3, 2022 |

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