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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD5.7 Medium

CVE-2021-3988

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in janeczku/calibre-web

Description

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in janeczku/calibre-web, specifically in the file `edit_books.js`. The vulnerability occurs when editing book properties, such as uploading a cover or a format. The affected code directly inserts user input into the DOM without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. This can lead to various attacks, including stealing cookies. The issue is present in the code handling the `#btn-upload-cover` change event.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

janeczku janeczku/calibre-web

  • unspecified to ≤ latestaffected

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