CVE-2021-42085
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42085 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Zammad before 4.1.1. There is stored XSS via a custom Avatar.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Zammad before 4.1.1. There is stored XSS via a custom Avatar.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zammad | Zammad | < 4.1.1 |
References
- https://zammad.com/en/advisories/zaa-2021-17Vendor Advisory
- https://zammad.com/en/advisories/zaa-2021-17Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42085?
An issue was discovered in Zammad before 4.1.1. There is stored XSS via a custom Avatar.
How severe is CVE-2021-42085?
CVE-2021-42085 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42085?
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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