CVE-2021-4303: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

January 5, 2023 (updated January 9, 2023)

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in shannah Xataface up to 2.x. Affected by this issue is the function testftp of the file install/install_form.js.php of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 3.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 94143a4299e386f33bf582139cd4702571d93bde. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217442 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: Installer is disabled by default.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-64wv-c7jw-jw2q
github.com/shannah/xataface/commit/94143a4299e386f33bf582139cd4702571d93bde
github.com/shannah/xataface/releases/tag/3.0.0
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4303
vuldb.com/?ctiid.217442
vuldb.com/?id.217442

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