CVE-2021-44791
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.92%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44791 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache Druid 0.22.1 and earlier, certain specially-crafted links result in unescaped URL parameters being sent back in HTML responses. This makes it possible to execute reflected XSS attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache Druid 0.22.1 and earlier, certain specially-crafted links result in unescaped URL parameters being sent back in HTML responses. This makes it possible to execute reflected XSS attacks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Druid | <= 0.22.1 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/lh2kcl4j45q7xj4w6rqf6kwf0mvyp2o6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/lh2kcl4j45q7xj4w6rqf6kwf0mvyp2o6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44791?
In Apache Druid 0.22.1 and earlier, certain specially-crafted links result in unescaped URL parameters being sent back in HTML responses. This makes it possible to execute reflected XSS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-44791?
CVE-2021-44791 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44791?
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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