CVE-2021-40926: XSS
Published Oct 1, 2021
·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.