CVE-2021-27770

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified

CVE-2021-27770 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The vulnerability was discovered within the “FaviconService”. The service takes a base64-encoded URL which is then requested by the webserver. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vulnerability was discovered within the “FaviconService”. The service takes a base64-encoded URL which is then requested by the webserver. We assume this service is used by the “meetings”-function where users can specify an external URL where the online meeting will take place.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.67%

47.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HcltechSametime11.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27770?
The vulnerability was discovered within the “FaviconService”. The service takes a base64-encoded URL which is then requested by the webserver. We assume this service is used by the “meetings”-function where users can specify an external URL where the online meeting will take place.
How severe is CVE-2021-27770?
CVE-2021-27770 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27770?
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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Source: NVD / NIST