CVE-2021-31898: High severity webstorm vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

In JetBrains WebStorm before 2021.1, HTTP requests were used instead of HTTPS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains WebStorm<2021.1

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31898?

CVE-2021-31898 is a vulnerability in JetBrains WebStorm before version 2021.1 where HTTP requests were used instead of HTTPS.

2

How does CVE-2021-31898 impact JetBrains WebStorm?

CVE-2021-31898 can potentially expose sensitive information transmitted over insecure HTTP connections.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31898?

The severity of CVE-2021-31898 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-31898?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-31898, upgrade JetBrains WebStorm to version 2021.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31898?

More information about CVE-2021-31898 can be found in the JetBrains security bulletin for Q1 2021.

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