CVE-2021-36760

Description

In accountrecoveryendpoint/recoverpassword.do in WSO2 Identity Server 5.7.0, it is possible to perform a DOM-Based XSS attack affecting the callback parameter modifying the URL that precedes the callback parameter. Once the username or password reset procedure is completed, the JavaScript code will be executed. (recoverpassword.do also has an open redirect issue for a similar reason.)

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.28% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory wso2.com Vendor Advisory wso2.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/2021+Advisories vendor advisory
https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2021-1314 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36760?
CVE-2021-36760 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36760?
To fix CVE-2021-36760, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-36760 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-36760 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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