CVE-2021-40926: Cross-site scripting in demos/demo.mysqli.php in getID3
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.
Other sources
Cross-site scripting in demos/demo.mysqli.php in getID3
— Packagist
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/james-heinrich/getid3to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.9.21
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40926?
CVE-2021-40926 has been rated as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40926?
CVE-2021-40926 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-40926 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-40926 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.