CVE-2021-26968 Cross-site scripting in Aruba AirWave Management Platform

Medium 4.8 Published 5 Mar 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the AirWave web interface, executing code in victims' browsers.

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

What is CVE-2021-26968?

CVE-2021-26968 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Aruba AirWave Management Platform, published on 5 Mar 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A remote authenticated stored cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s): Prior to 8.2.12.0. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of AirWave could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim’s browser in the context of the affected interface.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Airwave.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26968 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-2021-26968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6jx-rmgv-6hrh.