CVE-2021-26702
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.66%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26702 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eprints | Eprints | 3.4.2 |
References
- https://files.eprints.org/2548/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://files.eprints.org/2548/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/eprints_security_review.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26702?
EPrints 3.4.2 exposes a reflected XSS opportunity in the dataset parameter to the cgi/dataset_dictionary URI.
How severe is CVE-2021-26702?
CVE-2021-26702 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26702?
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.
How Strix Helps
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