CVE-2021-41038
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage().. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage().
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Theia | < 1.18.0 |
References
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575924Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/pull/10125Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575924Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/pull/10125Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41038?
In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage().
How severe is CVE-2021-41038?
CVE-2021-41038 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41038?
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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