CVE-2021-21699: XSS

Published Nov 12, 2021
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Updated

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.5.6 and earlier does not escape the parameter name of reactive parameters and dynamic reference parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.

Other sources

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.5.6 and earlier does not escape the parameter name of reactive parameters and dynamic reference parameters.

This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.5.7 escapes references to parameter names.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Jenkins Active Choices Jenkins<=2.5.6
maven/org.biouno:uno-choice<=2.5.6
2.5.7

Event History

Nov 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
07:20 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21699?

CVE-2021-21699 is classified as a medium severity stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21699?

To fix CVE-2021-21699, upgrade the Jenkins Active Choices Plugin to version 2.5.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21699?

CVE-2021-21699 affects Jenkins Active Choices Plugin versions 2.5.6 and earlier.

4

Can attackers exploit CVE-2021-21699?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2021-21699 if they have Job/Configure permissions.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21699?

CVE-2021-21699 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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