Vulnerability identifier: #VU19354

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13645

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Firefly III
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: James Cole

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when editing attachments/edit/$file_id$ attachment. A remote authenticated user permanently inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefly III: 4.7.17.1 - 4.7.17.2

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External links
http://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/compare/a70b7cc...7d482aa
http://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/issues/2337

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.