What is the severity of CVE-2021-38961?

CVE-2021-38961 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38961?

To fix CVE-2021-38961, users should apply the latest patches released by IBM for OPENBMC OP910.

What type of attack can CVE-2021-38961 facilitate?

CVE-2021-38961 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks that allow the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.

Which versions of OPENBMC are affected by CVE-2021-38961?

CVE-2021-38961 affects IBM OPENBMC versions up to and including OP910.

Can CVE-2021-38961 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2021-38961 can potentially lead to data theft through credential disclosure within trusted sessions.

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CVE-2021-38961

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6.1

CWE

27/10/2021

27/12/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-38961: XSS

First published: Wed Oct 27 2021(Updated: )

IBM OPENBMC is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
openbmc-project OpenBMC	<=OP910
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTG) Firmware	=op910
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTG)
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTC) Firmware	=op910
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTC)
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTW) Firmware	=op910
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38961?
CVE-2021-38961 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38961?
To fix CVE-2021-38961, users should apply the latest patches released by IBM for OPENBMC OP910.
What type of attack can CVE-2021-38961 facilitate?
CVE-2021-38961 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks that allow the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.
Which versions of OPENBMC are affected by CVE-2021-38961?
CVE-2021-38961 affects IBM OPENBMC versions up to and including OP910.
Can CVE-2021-38961 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2021-38961 can potentially lead to data theft through credential disclosure within trusted sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38961?
CVE-2021-38961 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38961?
To fix CVE-2021-38961, users should apply the latest patches released by IBM for OPENBMC OP910.
What type of attack can CVE-2021-38961 facilitate?
CVE-2021-38961 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks that allow the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.
Which versions of OPENBMC are affected by CVE-2021-38961?
CVE-2021-38961 affects IBM OPENBMC versions up to and including OP910.
Can CVE-2021-38961 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2021-38961 can potentially lead to data theft through credential disclosure within trusted sessions.