CVE-2021-42841
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CVE-2021-42841 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insta HMS before 12.4.10 is vulnerable to XSS because of improper validation of user-supplied input by multiple scripts. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insta HMS before 12.4.10 is vulnerable to XSS because of improper validation of user-supplied input by multiple scripts. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability via a crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Practo | Insta Hms | < 12.4.10 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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