CVE-2021-44662 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An XSS vulnerability in Xerte Project allows attackers to inject scripts via the link parameter in print.php, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2021-44662?

CVE-2021-44662 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 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 Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Xerte Project Xerte through 3.8.4 via the link parameter in print.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44662?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nottingham.ac Xerte Online Toolkits.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44662?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44662 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-2021-44662 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44662 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cprr-qv3w-rpjx.

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