CVE-2021-40888: XSS
First published: Mon Oct 11 2021(Updated: )
Projectsend version r1295 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) due to lack of sanitization when echo output data in returnFilesIds() function. A low privilege user can call this function through process.php file and execute scripting code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Projectsend Projectsend | =r1295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40888?
CVE-2021-40888 is a vulnerability in Projectsend version r1295 that allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How does CVE-2021-40888 work?
CVE-2021-40888 works by not properly sanitizing input data when echo output data in the returnFilesIds() function, allowing low privilege users to execute scripting code.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40888?
The severity of CVE-2021-40888 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
Is Projectsend version r1295 affected by CVE-2021-40888?
Yes, Projectsend version r1295 is affected by CVE-2021-40888.
How can CVE-2021-40888 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-40888, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Projectsend that includes the necessary fixes or patches.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/projectsend
- canonical/projectsend projectsend
- version/projectsend projectsend/r1295