CVE-2021-31830
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CVE-2021-31830 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to embed JavaScript code when configuring the name of a database to be monitored. This would be triggered when any authorized user logs into the DBSec interface and opens the properties configuration page for this database.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to embed JavaScript code when configuring the name of a database to be monitored. This would be triggered when any authorized user logs into the DBSec interface and opens the properties configuration page for this database.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Database Security | < 4.8.2 |
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10359Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10359Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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