CVE-2021-27695 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Add sections in openMAINT, 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-2021-27695?

CVE-2021-27695 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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

Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in openMAINT 2.1-3.3-b allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via any "Add" sections, such as Add Card Building & Floor, or others in the Name and Code Parameters.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openmaint Openmaint.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27695 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-2021-27695 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27695 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c856-vvxc-h7c9.

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