CVE-2021-40959 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in AIWAF allows attackers to inject scripts into victim sessions via the process status page.
- 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-2021-40959?
CVE-2021-40959 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2024. 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
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in MONITORAPP Application Insight Web Application Firewall (AIWAF) <= 4.1.6 and <=5.0 was identified on the subpage `/process_management/process_status.xhr.php`. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's session.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40959?
How do I fix CVE-2021-40959?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40959 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-2021-40959 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40959 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62rj-q587-5xq8.