CVE-2021-4289

OpenMRS openmrs-module-referenceapplication User App Page UserAppPageController.java post cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenMRS openmrs-module-referenceapplication up to 2.11.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function post of the file omod/src/main/java/org/openmrs/module/referenceapplication/page/controller/UserAppPageController.java of the component User App Page. The manipulation of the argument AppId leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 2.12.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 0410c091d46eed3c132fe0fcafe5964182659f74. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216883.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory openmrs.org
Affected: OpenMRS openmrs-module-referenceapplication
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216883 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216883 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-referenceapplication/pull/89 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://issues.openmrs.org/browse/RA-1875 issue tracking vendor advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-referenceapplication/commit/0410c091d46eed3c132fe0fcafe5964182659f74 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-referenceapplication/releases/tag/referenceapplication-2.12.0 release notes third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4289?
CVE-2021-4289 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4289?
To fix CVE-2021-4289, 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-2021-4289 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4289 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4289?
CVE-2021-4289 affects OpenMRS openmrs-module-referenceapplication.
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