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