CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-30151: XSS

First published: Tue Apr 06 2021(Updated: )

Sidekiq through 5.1.3 and 6.x through 6.2.0 allows XSS via the queue name of the live-poll feature when Internet Explorer is used.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/sidekiq<5.2.0
5.2.0
redhat/sidekiq<6.2.1
6.2.1
Sidekiq<=5.1.3
Sidekiq>=6.0.0<=6.2.0
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30151?

    CVE-2021-30151 is a vulnerability in Sidekiq versions 5.1.3 and 6.x through 6.2.0 that allows XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks via the queue name of the live-poll feature when Internet Explorer is used.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-30151?

    CVE-2021-30151 has a severity score of 6.1 (Medium).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30151?

    Sidekiq versions 5.1.3 and 6.x through 6.2.0 are affected by CVE-2021-30151.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2021-30151?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-30151, update Sidekiq to version 5.2.0 or 6.2.1 depending on the affected version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30151?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-30151 on the following references: [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/sidekiq/CVE-2021-30151.yml), [Sidekiq Commit](https://github.com/mperham/sidekiq/commit/64f70339d1dcf50a55c00d36bfdb61d97ec63ed8), [Red Hat Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5498).

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