CVE-2021-27442 Weintek EasyWeb cMT Cross-site Scripting

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into Weintek cMT HMI devices, potentially compromising user sessions or device integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-27442?

CVE-2021-27442 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Weintek cMT-CTRL01, published on 16 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Weintek cMT product line is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27442?

It affects 16 products.

Products include Weintek Cmt-Ctrl01 Firmware, Weintek Cmt-Fhd Firmware, Weintek Cmt-G01 Firmware, Weintek Cmt-G02 Firmware, Weintek Cmt-G03 Firmware, Weintek Cmt-G04 Firmware and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27442 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-2021-27442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39vj-8gx7-5cj5.

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