CVE-2021-32683: XSS through createObjectURL
First published: Tue Jun 15 2021(Updated: )
wire-webapp is the web version of Wire, an open-source messenger. A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in wire-webapp prior to version 2021-06-01-production.0. If a user is instructed to open an image in a new tab (right click -> open in new tab, or copy the URL and paste it in the URL bar), an the image payload is executed on the domain hosting the app (app.wire.com). In particular, if an image contains malicious code in addition to the actual picture, this code is executed on app.wire.com. This allows the attacker to fully control the user account. The vulnerability was patched in version 2021-06-01-production.0. As a workaround, users should not try to open image URLs.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Wire-webapp | <2021-06-01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32683?
CVE-2021-32683 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the web version of Wire, an open-source messenger.
How severe is CVE-2021-32683?
CVE-2021-32683 has a severity rating of 6.1 (high).
How does CVE-2021-32683 affect Wire-webapp?
CVE-2021-32683 affects Wire-webapp versions prior to 2021-06-01-production.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-32683?
To fix CVE-2021-32683, update Wire-webapp to version 2021-06-01-production.0 or later.
What is the CWE-ID of CVE-2021-32683?
The CWE-ID of CVE-2021-32683 is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting).
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