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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-36572
CVE-2021-36572:
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Feehi CMS through version 2.1.1 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the user name field of the login page. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on July 3, 2021 (MITRE, NIST).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the login form of Feehi CMS where user input from the username field is not properly sanitized before being reflected back to the webpage. This allows attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in the context of the web application (GitHub Issue).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in users' browsers. This could lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the logged-in user's session.
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than 2.1.1 which contains fixes for this vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately possible, implementing proper input validation and output encoding for user-supplied data can help mitigate the risk.
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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