CVE-2021-20293: XSS

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw was found in RESTEasy, where it did not properly handle URL encoding when calling @javax.ws.rs.PathParam without any @Produces MediaType. An attacker could use this flaw to launch a reflected XSS attack.

Other sources

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw was found in RESTEasy in all versions of RESTEasy up to 4.6.0.Final, where it did not properly handle URL encoding when calling @javax.ws.rs.PathParam without any @Produces MediaType. This flaw allows an attacker to launch a reflected XSS attack. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
redhat resteasy<=4.6.0
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20293?

CVE-2021-20293 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in RESTEasy up to version 4.6.0.Final.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20293?

The severity of CVE-2021-20293 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-20293 impact Redhat Resteasy?

CVE-2021-20293 affects Redhat Resteasy up to version 4.6.0, allowing an attacker to launch a reflected XSS attack.

4

How does CVE-2021-20293 impact NetApp OnCommand Insight?

CVE-2021-20293 also affects NetApp OnCommand Insight, but specific versions are not mentioned in the vulnerability report.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2021-20293?

Yes, fixes for CVE-2021-20293 are available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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