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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-37467
CVE-2021-37467:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In NCH Quorum v2.03 and earlier, a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists via /conferencebrowseuploadfile?confid= parameter (reflected). The vulnerability was discovered in July 2021 and affects NCH Software's Quorum conference server software (NCH Product, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of the 'confid' parameter in the /conferencebrowseuploadfile endpoint (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious web scripts that execute when users access the affected page. This could lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected user's session (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to versions newer than 2.03. As this is a legacy program that NCH Software no longer supports, organizations should consider migrating to supported alternatives (NCH Product).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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