CVE-2021-36737
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.33%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36737 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The input fields of the Apache Pluto UrlTestPortlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the v3-demo-portlet.war artifact. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The input fields of the Apache Pluto UrlTestPortlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the v3-demo-portlet.war artifact
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Pluto | < 3.1.1 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/x7kt47bf358x8sg9qg02zt0dmdrtow25Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/x7kt47bf358x8sg9qg02zt0dmdrtow25Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36737?
The input fields of the Apache Pluto UrlTestPortlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the v3-demo-portlet.war artifact
How severe is CVE-2021-36737?
CVE-2021-36737 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36737?
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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