CVE-2021-28121
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28121 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Virtual Robots.txt before 1.10 does not block HTML tags in the robots.txt field.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Virtual Robots.txt before 1.10 does not block HTML tags in the robots.txt field.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Robots.Txt Project | Virtual Robots.Txt | < 1.10 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/pc-robotstxt/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/pc-robotstxt/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28121?
Virtual Robots.txt before 1.10 does not block HTML tags in the robots.txt field.
How severe is CVE-2021-28121?
CVE-2021-28121 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28121?
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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