CVE-2021-41542

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL909 (AWB module) (All versions < V11.44), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.36). The User Management page of affected devices is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability allows an attacker to send malicious JavaScript code which could result in hijacking of the user's cookie/session tokens, redirecting the user to a malicious webpage and performing unintended browser action.

References

Link	Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-252466.pdf	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41542?: CVE-2021-41542 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41542?: To fix CVE-2021-41542, 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-2021-41542 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41542 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-41542?: CVE-2021-41542 affects Siemens Climatix POL909 (AWB module), Siemens Climatix POL909 (AWM module).

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions