CVE-2021-27788

Name: CVE-2021-27788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-10T21:15:10.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27788 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL Verse is susceptible to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By tricking a user into clicking a crafted URL, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute script in a victim's web browser to perform operations as the victim and/or steal the victim's cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information. . EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL Verse is susceptible to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By tricking a user into clicking a crafted URL, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute script in a victim's web browser to perform operations as the victim and/or steal the victim's cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Verse	>= 2.0, < 3.0

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0103678Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0103678Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27788?

How severe is CVE-2021-27788?

CVE-2021-27788 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27788?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27788?

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Source: NVD / NIST