A vulnerability was found in Mercurial SCM 4.5.3/71.19.145.211. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument cmd leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://vuldb.com/?id.299860 | vdb entry technical description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299860 | signature permissions required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.514024 | third party advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/21/2 | |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00020.html |