CVE-2021-28079 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a victim into opening a malicious Jamovi document containing an XSS payload.
- 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-2021-28079?
CVE-2021-28079 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 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
Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. An attacker can make a .omv (Jamovi) document containing a payload. When opened by victim, the payload is triggered.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jamovi Jamovi.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28079 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-2021-28079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qg2-48rp-q2cr.