rwtxt up to 1.8.5 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in rwtxt up to 1.8.5 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-20848. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in rwtxt up to 1.8.5 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was published 11/24/2021. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-20848 since 12/17/2020. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 1.8.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: rwtxt 1.8.6

Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
11/24/2021 +342 days 🔍
11/24/2021 +0 days 🔍
11/27/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-20848 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20848
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-187240

Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2021 18:45
Updated: 11/27/2021 19:11
Changes: 11/24/2021 18:45 (37), 11/27/2021 19:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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