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CVE-2021-4292: OpenMRS Admin UI Module Manage Privilege Page privilege.gsp cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in OpenMRS Admin UI Module up to 1.4.x. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file omod/src/main/webapp/pages/metadata/privileges/privilege.gsp of the component Manage Privilege Page. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.5.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4f8565425b7c74128dec9ca46dfbb9a3c1c24911. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216917 was assigned to this vulnerability.

LowCVSS 3.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-4292 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in the OpenMRS Admin UI Module Manage Privilege page. An attacker with low privileges could remotely cause limited integrity impact if user interaction occurs. The cited sources name version 1.5.0 as the fix.

Executive priority

Handle through normal patch management unless the affected OpenMRS admin interface is broadly exposed or highly sensitive. The business risk is limited, but healthcare systems should still remove avoidable web application flaws promptly.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 in OpenMRS Admin UI Module versions 1.0 through 1.4, affecting privilege.gsp in the Manage Privilege Page. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5: network reachable, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, integrity impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to OpenMRS deployments running the Admin UI Module versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4. The vulnerable surface is the Manage Privilege Page, not all OpenMRS components.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says the attack may be initiated remotely, but requires low privileges and user interaction. It is not listed as CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation or provide exploit prevalence evidence.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies the affected file path and patch but not the exact vulnerable parameter or a proof of concept. Avoid assuming broader OpenMRS exposure. Treat validation as version-based unless additional vendor or scanner evidence is available.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade OpenMRS Admin UI Module to version 1.5.0 or later.
  • Prioritize instances running Admin UI Module 1.0 through 1.4.
  • Confirm the 1.5.0 release or patch commit is present in deployed code.
  • Check current OpenMRS vendor guidance for any newer remediation instructions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenMRS deployments and record installed Admin UI Module versions.
  • Flag Admin UI Module versions 1.0 through 1.4 as affected.
  • Verify upgraded systems report Admin UI Module 1.5.0 or later.
  • Confirm vulnerability scanners no longer report CVE-2021-4292 after upgrade.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.5CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.5Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-4292Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
OpenMRSAdmin UI Module1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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