CVE-2021-4273: studygolang Improper Neutralization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-4273 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Improper Neutralization vulnerability in studygolang. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 14-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in studygolang. This vulnerability affects the function Search of the file http/controller/search.go. The manipulation of the argument q leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 97ba556d42fa89dfaa7737e9cd3a8ddaf670bb23. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216478 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

• CWE-707Improper NeutralizationThe product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.