CVE-2021-42551

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.67%

Last modified

CVE-2021-42551 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality of AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC allows an unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack. This issue affects: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC versions prior to 4.0.0.320; versions later than 4.0.0.328. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality of AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC allows an unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack. This issue affects: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC versions prior to 4.0.0.320; versions later than 4.0.0.328. This issue does not affect: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC version 4.0.0.335 and later versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.67%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AlcodaNetbiblio< 4.0.0.320
AlcodaNetbiblio>= 4.0.0.328, < 4.0.0.335

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42551?
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality of AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC allows an unauthenticated user to craft a reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack. This issue affects: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC versions prior to 4.0.0.320; versions later than 4.0.0.328. This issue does not affect: AlCoda NetBiblio WebOPAC version 4.0.0.335 and later versions.
How severe is CVE-2021-42551?
CVE-2021-42551 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42551?
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