What is the severity of CVE-2021-36805?

CVE-2021-36805 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its persistent cross-site scripting nature.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36805?

To fix CVE-2021-36805, upgrade Akaunting to version 2.1.13 or later.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36805?

CVE-2021-36805 can be exploited through persistent cross-site scripting attacks targeting the sales invoice processing component.

Which versions of Akaunting are affected by CVE-2021-36805?

Akaunting versions 2.1.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36805.

Is user data at risk due to CVE-2021-36805?

Yes, CVE-2021-36805 can potentially expose user data to attackers via malicious scripts.

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CVE-2021-36805

medium

5.2

CWE

27/7/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-36805: Akaunting Invoice Footer Persistent XSS

First published: Tue Jul 27 2021(Updated: )

Akaunting version 2.1.12 and earlier suffers from a persistent (type II) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the sales invoice processing component of the application. This issue was fixed in version 2.1.13 of the product.

Credit: cve@rapid7.con

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Akaunting Akaunting	<2.1.13

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Reference Links

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2021/07/27/multiple-open-source-web-app-vulnerabilities-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36805?
CVE-2021-36805 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its persistent cross-site scripting nature.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36805?
To fix CVE-2021-36805, upgrade Akaunting to version 2.1.13 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36805?
CVE-2021-36805 can be exploited through persistent cross-site scripting attacks targeting the sales invoice processing component.
Which versions of Akaunting are affected by CVE-2021-36805?
Akaunting versions 2.1.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36805.
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2021-36805?
Yes, CVE-2021-36805 can potentially expose user data to attackers via malicious scripts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36805?
CVE-2021-36805 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its persistent cross-site scripting nature.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36805?
To fix CVE-2021-36805, upgrade Akaunting to version 2.1.13 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36805?
CVE-2021-36805 can be exploited through persistent cross-site scripting attacks targeting the sales invoice processing component.
Which versions of Akaunting are affected by CVE-2021-36805?
Akaunting versions 2.1.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36805.
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2021-36805?
Yes, CVE-2021-36805 can potentially expose user data to attackers via malicious scripts.