OMERO.web uses jquery-form library, which may be vulnerable to XSS attack
Priority LOW 38CWE-79Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
### Impact OMERO.web uses the jquery-form library throughout to handle form submission and response processing. Due to some unpatched potential vulnerabilities in jquery-form, OMERO.web 5.29.2 and earlier may be susceptible to XSS attacks. ### Patches User should upgrade OMERO.web to 5.29.3 or higher. ### Workarounds None. ### Resources https://github.com/jquery-form/form/issues/604
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed omero-web (PyPI): 5.29.3
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | omero-web (PyPI) | before 5.29.3 | 5.29.3 | Patch available | GHSA-j4gv-6x9v-v23g |
- omero-web (PyPI) Vendor— Affected before 5.29.3 Fixed in 5.29.3 Patch available GHSA-j4gv-6x9v-v23g
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-j4gv-6x9v-v23g omero-web (PyPI) Fixed in 5.29.3 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-j4gv-6x9v-v23g
References
Sources
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