CVE-2021-38193
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38193 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the ammonia crate before 3.1.0 for Rust. XSS can occur because the parsing differences for HTML, SVG, and MathML are mishandled, a similar issue to CVE-2020-26870.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the ammonia crate before 3.1.0 for Rust. XSS can occur because the parsing differences for HTML, SVG, and MathML are mishandled, a similar issue to CVE-2020-26870.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Project | Ammonia | < 3.1.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0074.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0074.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38193?
An issue was discovered in the ammonia crate before 3.1.0 for Rust. XSS can occur because the parsing differences for HTML, SVG, and MathML are mishandled, a similar issue to CVE-2020-26870.
How severe is CVE-2021-38193?
CVE-2021-38193 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38193?
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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