CVE-2021-3988 (GCVE-0-2021-3988)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-15 10:52 – Updated: 2024-11-20 22:35
VLAI
Title
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in janeczku/calibre-web
Summary
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in janeczku/calibre-web, specifically in the file `edit_books.js`. The vulnerability occurs when editing book properties, such as uploading a cover or a format. The affected code directly inserts user input into the DOM without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. This can lead to various attacks, including stealing cookies. The issue is present in the code handling the `#btn-upload-cover` change event.
Severity
5.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-11-20 22:31 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
@huntr_ai CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard C 65/100 over 40 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
janeczku janeczku/calibre-web Affected: unspecified , ≤ latest (custom)
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janeczku calibre-web Affected: 0 , < 0.6.15 (custom)
    cpe:2.3:a:janeczku:calibre-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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