CVE-2021-3994CWE-79

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in django-helpdesk/django-helpdesk

High · published December 1, 2021

CVSS v3.0
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability lurks in django-helpdesk that could spell trouble for users! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak in their own ingredients without the chef noticing — if they slip in something nasty, the whole meal can be ruined! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by unsuspecting users. This could lead to data theft, session hijacking, or even full control over user accounts, which is absolutely devastating! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can sneak in their own ingredients without the chef noticing — if they slip in something nasty, the whole meal can be ruined! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in a victim's browser.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by unsuspecting users. This could lead to data theft, session hijacking, or even full control over user accounts, which is absolutely devastating! 🚨 To secure your application, update django-helpdesk to version 0.2.22 or later. Additionally, review your input handling processes to ensure proper sanitization against XSS attacks. It's crucial to implement Content Security Policies to mitigate potential risks! 🛡️ You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll keep your application safe from sneaky attacks! 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01399 · 72.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2021-12-01T10:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 10:40Z
    Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in django-helpdesk/django-helpdesk
    cvelistv5