CVE-2021-44030
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 4.16%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44030 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 allows XSS because it does not prevent untrusted HTML from reaching the jQuery.htmlPrefilter method of jQuery.. EPSS estimates a 4.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 allows XSS because it does not prevent untrusted HTML from reaching the jQuery.htmlPrefilter method of jQuery.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Kace Desktop Authority | >= 10.0, < 11.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44030?
Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 allows XSS because it does not prevent untrusted HTML from reaching the jQuery.htmlPrefilter method of jQuery.
How severe is CVE-2021-44030?
CVE-2021-44030 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44030?
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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