CVE-2021-29399
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29399 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. XMB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to inadequate filtering of BBCode input. This bug affects all versions of XMB. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XMB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to inadequate filtering of BBCode input. This bug affects all versions of XMB. All XMB installations must be updated to versions 1.9.12.03 or 1.9.11.16.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xmbforum2 | Xmb | >= 1.9.1, < 1.9.11.16 |
| Xmbforum2 | Xmb | >= 1.9.11, < 1.9.11.16 |
| Xmbforum2 | Xmb | >= 1.9.12, < 1.9.12.03 |
References
- https://forums.xmbforum2.com/viewthread.php?tid=777105Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.xmbforum2.com/Vendor Advisory
- https://forums.xmbforum2.com/viewthread.php?tid=777105Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.xmbforum2.com/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29399?
XMB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) due to inadequate filtering of BBCode input. This bug affects all versions of XMB. All XMB installations must be updated to versions 1.9.12.03 or 1.9.11.16.
How severe is CVE-2021-29399?
CVE-2021-29399 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29399?
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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