CVE-2021-42119

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified

CVE-2021-42119 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Persistent Cross Site Scripting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 via the Search Functionality allows authenticated users with Object Modification privileges to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in object attributes, which is then rendered in the Search Functionality, to alter the intended functionality and steal cookies, the latter allowing for account takeover.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Persistent Cross Site Scripting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 via the Search Functionality allows authenticated users with Object Modification privileges to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in object attributes, which is then rendered in the Search Functionality, to alter the intended functionality and steal cookies, the latter allowing for account takeover.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BusinessdnasolutionsTopease<= 7.1.27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42119?
Persistent Cross Site Scripting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 via the Search Functionality allows authenticated users with Object Modification privileges to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in object attributes, which is then rendered in the Search Functionality, to alter the intended functionality and steal cookies, the latter allowing for account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2021-42119?
CVE-2021-42119 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42119?
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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Source: NVD / NIST