CVE-2021-45228

Name: CVE-2021-45228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-14T15:15:07.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in COINS Construction Cloud 11.12. Due to insufficient neutralization of user input in the description of a task, it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the task description. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XSS issue was discovered in COINS Construction Cloud 11.12. Due to insufficient neutralization of user input in the description of a task, it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the task description. This is later executed when it is reflected back to the user.

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

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coins-Global	Coins Construction Cloud	11.12

References

https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/web-apps/constructionindustrysolutionslimited-5057232.coinsconstructioncloud?tab=overviewPatch, Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-031.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/web-apps/constructionindustrysolutionslimited-5057232.coinsconstructioncloud?tab=overviewPatch, Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-031.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45228?

How severe is CVE-2021-45228?

CVE-2021-45228 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45228?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-45228?

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Source: NVD / NIST