CVE-2021-34817: XSS

Published Jul 19, 2021
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Updated

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the chat component of Etherpad 1.8.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML by importing a crafted pad.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Etherpad Etherpad=1.8.13

Event History

Jul 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34817.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34817?

The severity of CVE-2021-34817 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Etherpad version 1.8.13.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-34817?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-34817 by injecting arbitrary JavaScript or HTML into the chat component of Etherpad 1.8.13.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2021-34817?

Yes, updates and patches are available for Etherpad. Please refer to the official website or the GitHub repository for more information.

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