OMERO.web uses jquery-form library, which may be vulnerable to XSS attack
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
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | omero-web | < 5.29.3 | 5.29.3 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
omero-web- Disclosed
- 24.11.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-j4gv-6x9v-v23g - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: omero-web
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 7
- First → latest
- 06.2020 11.2025
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 1
- Medium 4
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 3
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 0
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