CVE-2021-22510: XSS

Published Apr 8, 2021
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Updated

Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.7 and earlier does not escape user input in a form validation response.

This results in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin 6.8 escapes user input in the affected form validation response.

A security hardening since Jenkins 2.275 and LTS 2.263.2 prevents exploitation of this vulnerability.

Other sources

Reflected XSS vulnerability in Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin - Jenkins plugin. The vulnerability affects all version 6.7 and earlier versions.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
MicroFocus Application Automation Tools Jenkins<=6.7
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:hp-application-automation-tools-plugin<=6.7
6.8

Event History

Apr 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:46 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22510?

CVE-2021-22510 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin for Jenkins.

2

How does CVE-2021-22510 affect the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin?

CVE-2021-22510 affects all versions 6.7 and earlier of the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin for Jenkins.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22510?

CVE-2021-22510 has a severity rating of medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-22510?

To fix CVE-2021-22510, you should update the Micro Focus Application Automation Tools Plugin to a version later than 6.7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22510?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22510 in the Jenkins Security Advisory at [https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-07/#SECURITY-2175](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-04-07/#SECURITY-2175).

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