CVE-2021-26702 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victims' browsers via a reflected XSS vulnerability in the dataset parameter of EPrints.
- 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-2021-26702?
CVE-2021-26702 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Mar 2021. 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
EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26702?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eprints Eprints.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26702 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-2021-26702 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-26702 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xgx-2v3w-62r6.