Discover the impact and mitigation strategies for CVE-2021-21738, a XSS vulnerability in ZTE's big video business platform affecting ZXIPTV-EAS_PV5.06.04.09.
ZTE's big video business platform is impacted by two reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to execute XSS attacks by manipulating parameters. The affected version is ZXIPTV-EAS_PV5.06.04.09.
Understanding CVE-2021-21738
This section delves into the details of CVE-2021-21738.
What is CVE-2021-21738?
The vulnerability involves inadequate input verification in ZTE's big video business platform, enabling attackers to carry out XSS attacks by altering parameters.
The Impact of CVE-2021-21738
CVE-2021-21738 poses a risk to the normal operations of valid users by allowing malicious entities to execute XSS attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-21738
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Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation in the ZXIPTV-EAS_PV5.06.04.09 version of ZTE's big video business platform.
Affected Systems and Versions
The affected product in this CVE is ZXIPTV, specifically version ZXIPTV-EAS_PV5.06.04.09.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tampering with parameters in ZTE's big video business platform to execute XSS attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Users should apply security patches provided by ZTE promptly to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2021-21738.
Long-Term Security Practices
Organizations should implement secure coding practices and conduct regular security audits to prevent XSS vulnerabilities like CVE-2021-21738.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and apply them to ensure the continued security of ZTE's big video business platform.