#VU60621 Cross-site scripting in DataTables - CVE-2021-23445

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60621

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23445

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DataTables
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: DataTables

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. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link 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

DataTables: 1.11.0 - 1.11.2

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External links
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1540544
https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/commit/59a8d3f8a3c1138ab08704e783bc52bfe88d7c9b
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1715376
https://cdn.datatables.net/1.11.3/
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1715371

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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