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SCA: security update for calibreweb (GHSA-r735-9gc6-2hvq)
medium Tenable Cloud Security Plugin ID 418554
Description
There are packages installed that are affected by a vulnerability referenced in the following CVE:- 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. (CVE-2021-3988)
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Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 418554
Version: Revision 1.7
Type: Local
Family: SCA Checks
Published: 1/23/2025
Updated: 7/2/2026
Supported Sensors: Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 2.3
Percentile: 9.14
Vendor
Vendor Severity: Medium
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.4
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-3988
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.1
Temporal Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/15/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/15/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2021-3988
cwe: CWE-79