CVE-2021-28079
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. An attacker can make a .omv (Jamovi) document containing a payload. When opened by victim, the payload is triggered.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamovi | Jamovi | <= 1.6.18 |
References
- https://github.com/theart42/cves/blob/master/CVE-2021-28079/CVE-2021-28079.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jamovi.orgVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/theart42/cves/blob/master/CVE-2021-28079/CVE-2021-28079.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jamovi.orgVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28079?
Jamovi <=1.6.18 is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The column-name is vulnerable to XSS in the ElectronJS Framework. An attacker can make a .omv (Jamovi) document containing a payload. When opened by victim, the payload is triggered.
How severe is CVE-2021-28079?
CVE-2021-28079 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28079?
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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