CVE-2021-25828 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers via crafted GET requests to the web interface, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-25828?

CVE-2021-25828 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Emby Server versions < 4.6.0.50 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via a crafted GET request to /web.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emby Emby.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25828?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2021-25828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9pjf-87x2-r68m.

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