CVE-2014-5441 Fat Free CRM subject to Cross-site Scripting
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via user profile fields in Fat Free CRM, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-5441?
CVE-2014-5441 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in app/views/layouts/application.html.haml in Fat Free CRM before 0.13.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username, (2) first name, or (3) last name in a (a) create or (b) edit user action.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5441?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including fat_free_crm. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
fat_free_crm RubyGems | From 0.11.1 | 0.13.3 |
fat_free_crm RubyGems | From 0.11.1 | 0.13.3 |
Products include Fatfreecrm Fat Free Crm.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5441?
Upgrade fat_free_crm to 0.13.3 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2014-5441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcfx-3m6v-4frg.