CVE-2021-21699
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CVE-2021-21699 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.5.6 and earlier does not escape the parameter name of reactive parameters and dynamic reference parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 88.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.5.6 and earlier does not escape the parameter name of reactive parameters and dynamic reference parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Active Choices | <= 2.5.6 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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