CVE-2021-40968
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.20%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/installer/step-004.inc.php in spotweb 1.5.1 and below allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the newpassword2 parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/installer/step-004.inc.php in spotweb 1.5.1 and below allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the newpassword2 parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spotweb Project | Spotweb | <= 1.5.1 |
References
- https://github.com/spotweb/spotwebThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spotweb/spotweb/issues/711Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spotweb/spotwebThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/spotweb/spotweb/issues/711Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40968?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/installer/step-004.inc.php in spotweb 1.5.1 and below allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the newpassword2 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2021-40968?
CVE-2021-40968 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40968?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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