CVE-2021-34817
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34817 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the chat component of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML by importing a crafted pad.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the chat component of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML by importing a crafted pad.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Etherpad | Etherpad | 1.8.13 |
References
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/etherpad-code-execution-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
- https://etherpad.org/#downloadPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a7968115581e20ef47a533e030f59f830486bdfaExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.8.14Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/etherpad-code-execution-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
- https://etherpad.org/#downloadPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a7968115581e20ef47a533e030f59f830486bdfaExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.8.14Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34817?
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the chat component of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML by importing a crafted pad.
How severe is CVE-2021-34817?
CVE-2021-34817 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34817?
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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