CVE-2021-41871 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in Socomec Remote View Pro allows attackers to execute scripts when administrators view the System Event Log, potentially leading to account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-41871?
CVE-2021-41871 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Socomec REMOTE VIEW PRO 2.0.41.4. Improper validation of input into the username field makes it possible to place a stored XSS payload. This is executed if an administrator views the System Event Log.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Socomec Remote View Pro Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41871 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-2021-41871 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41871 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p3v-445m-vf8m.