CVE-2021-41917
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CVE-2021-41917 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. webTareas version 2.4 and earlier allows an authenticated user to store arbitrary web script or HTML by creating or editing a client name in the clients section, due to incorrect sanitization of user-supplied data and achieve a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack against the platform users and administrators. The affected endpoint is /clients/editclient.php, on the HTTP POST cn parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
webTareas version 2.4 and earlier allows an authenticated user to store arbitrary web script or HTML by creating or editing a client name in the clients section, due to incorrect sanitization of user-supplied data and achieve a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack against the platform users and administrators. The affected endpoint is /clients/editclient.php, on the HTTP POST cn parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webtareas Project | Webtareas | <= 2.4 |
References
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/webtareas-multiple-vulnerabilities-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/webtareas-multiple-vulnerabilities-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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