CVE-2021-29055 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the Firstname parameter in the student profile update form, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2021-29055?

CVE-2021-29055 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 2022. 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

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sourcecodester School File Management System 1.0 via the Firtstname parameter to the Update Account form in student_profile.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29055?

It affects 1 product.

Products include School File Management System Project School File Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29055?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29055 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-2021-29055 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29055 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5qr7-36rh-9hgj.

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