What is the severity of CVE-2021-21618?

CVE-2021-21618 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2021-21618?

To fix CVE-2021-21618, upgrade to Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin version 2.0.3 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21618?

CVE-2021-21618 affects all users of Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin versions 2.0.2 and earlier.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21618?

CVE-2021-21618 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

What permissions are required to exploit CVE-2021-21618?

An attacker needs Item/Configure permissions to exploit the vulnerability CVE-2021-21618.

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CVE-2021-21618

medium

5.4

CWE

24/2/2021

24/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-21618: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 24 2021(Updated: )

Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin 2.0.2 and earlier does not escape parameter names and descriptions for past builds, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Jenkins Repository Connector	<=2.0.2
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:repository-connector	<=2.0.2	2.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21618?
CVE-2021-21618 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2021-21618?
To fix CVE-2021-21618, upgrade to Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin version 2.0.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-21618?
CVE-2021-21618 affects all users of Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin versions 2.0.2 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21618?
CVE-2021-21618 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What permissions are required to exploit CVE-2021-21618?
An attacker needs Item/Configure permissions to exploit the vulnerability CVE-2021-21618.

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