CVE-2021-31897: Critical severity webstorm vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

In JetBrains WebStorm before 2021.1, code execution without user confirmation was possible for untrusted projects.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains WebStorm<2021.1

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-31897.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31897?

CVE-2021-31897 has a severity level of critical, with a value of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-31897?

JetBrains WebStorm versions up to and excluding 2021.1 are affected by CVE-2021-31897.

4

What was the issue with JetBrains WebStorm before 2021.1?

Before version 2021.1, JetBrains WebStorm allowed code execution without user confirmation for untrusted projects.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-31897?

To fix CVE-2021-31897, users should update JetBrains WebStorm to version 2021.1 or newer.

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