CVE-2021-26596 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Nokia NetAct 18A. A malicious user can change a filename of an uploaded file to include JavaScript code, which is then stored and executed by a victim's web browser. The most common mechanism for delivering malicious content is to include it as a parameter in a URL that is posted publicly or e-mailed directly to victims. Here, the /netact/sct filename parameter is used.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nokia	Netact	18a

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.gruppotim.it/redteamExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.trusted-introducer.org/directory/teams/nokia-psirt.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.gruppotim.it/redteamExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.trusted-introducer.org/directory/teams/nokia-psirt.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-26596?

CVE-2021-26596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Nokia NetAct 18A. A malicious user can change a filename of an uploaded file to include JavaScript code, which is then stored and executed by a victim's web browser. The mos...

How severe is CVE-2021-26596?

CVE-2021-26596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-26596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nokia Netact.