CVE-2021-42869 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the last_name parameter in multiple report pages of Chikista Patient Management Software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42869?
CVE-2021-42869 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Chikista Patient Management Software 2.0.2 via the last_name parameter in the (1) patient/insert, (2) patient_report, (3) /appointment_report, (4) visit_report, and (5) /bill_detail_report pages.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42869?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chikitsa Patient Management Software.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42869?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42869 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-2021-42869 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42869 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g767-h223-fph3.