CVE-2021-43698 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

phpWhois (last update Jun 30 2021) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. In file example.php, the exit function will terminate the script and print the message to the user. The message will contain $_GET['query'] then there is a XSS vulnerability.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpwhois Project	Phpwhois	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/sparc/phpWhois.org/issues/21ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sparc/phpWhois.org/issues/21ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-43698?

CVE-2021-43698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). phpWhois (last update Jun 30 2021) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. In file example.php, the exit function will terminate the script and print the message to the user. The me...

How severe is CVE-2021-43698?

CVE-2021-43698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43698?

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