CVE-2021-40336

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the http web interface where the web interface does not validate data in an HTTP header. This causes a possible HTTP response splitting, which if exploited could lead an attacker to channel down harmful code into the user’s web browser, such as to steal the session cookies. Thus, an attacker who successfully makes an MSM user who has already established a session to MSM web interface clicks a forged link to the MSM web interface, e.g., the link is sent per E-Mail, could trick the user into downloading malicious software onto his computer. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MSM V2.2 and prior versions.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Hitachi EnergyMSMv2.2 <= V2.2affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-113: CWE-113 Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('HTTP Response Splitting')

Workarounds

Apply mitigation strategy as described in Mitigation Factors Section in the advisory.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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