CVE-2021-40926: XSS

Published Oct 1, 2021
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in demos/demo.mysqli.php in getID3 1.X and v2.0.0-beta allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the showtagfiles parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
getID3 getID3>=1.9.0<2.0.0
getID3 getID3=2.0.0-beta

Event History

Oct 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40926?

CVE-2021-40926 has been rated as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40926?

To fix CVE-2021-40926, validate and sanitize user input, specifically the showtagfiles parameter in demos/demo.mysqli.php.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40926?

CVE-2021-40926 affects getID3 versions 1.9.0 to 2.0.0 and the 2.0.0-beta version.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40926?

CVE-2021-40926 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-40926 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-40926 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

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