CVE-2021-41542 Cross-site scripting in Climatix POL909 (AWB module)
An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into the User Management page of Siemens Climatix POL909 devices to hijack user sessions and redirect users.
- 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-2021-41542?
CVE-2021-41542 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens Climatix POL909 (AWB module), published on 8 Mar 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
A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL909 (AWB module) (All versions < V11.44), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.36). The User Management page of affected devices is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability allows an attacker to send malicious JavaScript code which could result in hijacking of the user's cookie/session tokens, redirecting the user to a malicious webpage and performing unintended browser action.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Climatix Pol909 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41542 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-2021-41542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Climatix POL909 (AWB module)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmgx-xc2g-vrvv.