CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-36738: XSS vulnerability in the JSP version of the Apache Pluto Applicant MVCBean CDI portlet

First published: Thu Jan 06 2022(Updated: )

The input fields in the JSP version of the Apache Pluto Applicant MVCBean CDI portlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the applicant-mvcbean-cdi-jsp-portlet.war artifact

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Pluto<3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-36738?

    CVE-2021-36738 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-36738?

    To fix CVE-2021-36738, users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the applicant-mvcbean-cdi-jsp-portlet.war artifact.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2021-36738?

    CVE-2021-36738 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36738?

    CVE-2021-36738 affects the Apache Pluto version prior to 3.1.1, specifically the JSP version of the applicant MVCBean CDI portlet.

  • Is user input a risk factor in CVE-2021-36738?

    Yes, the input fields in the JSP version of the Apache Pluto Applicant MVCBean CDI portlet are the source of the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2021-36738.

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