CVE-2021-23445
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.84%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23445 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This affects the package datatables.net before 1.11.3. If an array is passed to the HTML escape entities function it would not have its contents escaped.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This affects the package datatables.net before 1.11.3. If an array is passed to the HTML escape entities function it would not have its contents escaped.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Datatables | Datatables.Net | < 1.11.3 |
References
- https://cdn.datatables.net/1.11.3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/commit/59a8d3f8a3c1138ab08704e783bc52bfe88d7c9bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1715371Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1715376Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1540544Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.datatables.net/1.11.3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/commit/59a8d3f8a3c1138ab08704e783bc52bfe88d7c9bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1715371Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1715376Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1540544Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23445?
This affects the package datatables.net before 1.11.3. If an array is passed to the HTML escape entities function it would not have its contents escaped.
How severe is CVE-2021-23445?
CVE-2021-23445 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23445?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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