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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2021-42551

Medium
6.1/10

Summary

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality of AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC allows an unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack. This issue affects: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC versions prior to 4.0.0.320; versions later than 4.0.0.328. This issue does not affect: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC version 4.0.0.335 and later versions.

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  • NETWORK
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  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • NONE

CWE-79 - Cross Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting, commonly referred to as XSS, is the most dominant class of vulnerabilities. It allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a pregnable web application and victimize its users. The exploitation of such a weakness can cause severe issues such as account takeover, and sensitive data exfiltration. Because of the prevalence of XSS vulnerabilities and their high rate of exploitation, it has remained in the OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for years.

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Advisory Timeline

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