CVE-2021-45086
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45086 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. XSS can occur in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 because a server's suggested_filename is used as the pdf_name value in PDF.js.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XSS can occur in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 because a server's suggested_filename is used as the pdf_name value in PDF.js.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Epiphany | < 40.4 |
| Gnome | Epiphany | >= 41.0, < 41.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/issues/1612Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/merge_requests/1045Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5042Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/issues/1612Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/merge_requests/1045Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5042Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45086?
XSS can occur in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 because a server's suggested_filename is used as the pdf_name value in PDF.js.
How severe is CVE-2021-45086?
CVE-2021-45086 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45086?
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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