CVE-2021-41175 (GCVE-0-2021-41175)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-26 14:10 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:59
VLAI
Title
Stored XSS in Client Groups Management (Authenticated)
Summary
Pi-hole's Web interface (based on AdminLTE) provides a central location to manage one's Pi-hole and review the statistics generated by FTLDNS. Prior to version 5.8, cross-site scripting is possible when adding a client via the groups-clients management page. This issue was patched in version 5.8.
Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
pi-hole AdminLTE Affected: < 5.8
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