CVE-2021-36755 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the Nightscout Web Monitor by sending a crafted X-Forwarded-For header.
- 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-2021-36755?
CVE-2021-36755 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 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
Nightscout Web Monitor (aka cgm-remote-monitor) 14.2.2 allows XSS via a crafted X-Forwarded-For header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36755?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgm-Remote-Monitor Project Cgm-Remote-Monitor.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36755?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36755 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-2021-36755 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36755 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8j8-mcgm-59r2.