CVE-2021-3988
Calibre-Web JavaScript Code Injection XSS
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 15, 2024, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 19, 2024, 3:43 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2021-3988.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/7ad419dc8c12180e842a82118f4866ac3d074bc5 | Patch |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/fa4c8fd1-7846-4dad-9112-2c07461f0609 | Exploit |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 19, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Changed Reference Type https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/7ad419dc8c12180e842a82118f4866ac3d074bc5 No Types Assigned https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/7ad419dc8c12180e842a82118f4866ac3d074bc5 Patch Changed Reference Type https://huntr.com/bounties/fa4c8fd1-7846-4dad-9112-2c07461f0609 No Types Assigned https://huntr.com/bounties/fa4c8fd1-7846-4dad-9112-2c07461f0609 Exploit Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:janeczku:calibre-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.6.15 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 15, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added Reference huntr.dev https://huntr.com/bounties/fa4c8fd1-7846-4dad-9112-2c07461f0609 [No types assigned] Added Reference huntr.dev https://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/commit/7ad419dc8c12180e842a82118f4866ac3d074bc5 [No types assigned] Added CWE huntr.dev CWE-79 Added CVSS V3 huntr.dev AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-3988 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-3988
weaknesses.