Vulnerability identifier: #VU57851

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
calibreweb
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jan B

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and inject the JavaScript payload certain typeahead functions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

calibreweb: 0.6.0 - 0.6.13

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External links
http://github.com/janeczku/calibre-web/releases/tag/0.6.14

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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.