CVE-2021-28117
First published: Sat Mar 20 2021(Updated: )
libdiscover/backends/KNSBackend/KNSResource.cpp in KDE Discover before 5.21.3 automatically creates links to potentially dangerous URLs (that are neither https:// nor http://) based on the content of the store.kde.org web site. (5.18.7 is also a fixed version.)
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Discover | <5.21.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28117?
CVE-2021-28117 is a vulnerability in KDE Discover before version 5.21.3 that automatically creates links to potentially dangerous URLs based on the content of the store.kde.org website.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28117?
The severity of CVE-2021-28117 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2021-28117 affect KDE Discover?
CVE-2021-28117 affects all versions of KDE Discover before 5.21.3.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28117?
To fix CVE-2021-28117, update KDE Discover to version 5.21.3 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28117?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-28117 in the references: [GitHub](https://github.com/KDE/discover/releases), [Invent](https://invent.kde.org/plasma/discover/commit/94478827aab63d2e2321f0ca9ec5553718798e60), [KDE](https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20210310-1.txt).
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