CVE-2021-28000 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via persistent XSS in the Name and Address fields of the Local Services Search Engine Management System.

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-2021-28000?

CVE-2021-28000 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in Local Services Search Engine Management System Project 1.0 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted payloads entered into the Name and Address fields.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28000?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Local Services Search Engine Management System Project Local Services Search Engine Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28000?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28000 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-2021-28000 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28000 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j37f-5pgj-pj76.

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