CVE-2021-39166: Improper Neutralization of Text-Values in Object Version Preview

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Pimcore is an open source data & experience management platform. Prior to version 10.1.2, text-values were not properly escaped before printed in the version preview. This allowed XSS by authenticated users with access to the resources. This issue is patched in Pimcore version 10.1.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pimcore pimcore<10.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pimcore to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.2

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39166?

CVE-2021-39166 has a moderate severity due to the potential for XSS attacks by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39166?

To remediate CVE-2021-39166, upgrade to Pimcore version 10.1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-39166?

Anyone using Pimcore versions prior to 10.1.2 that allows authenticated users access to resources is affected.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39166?

CVE-2021-39166 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39166?

The impact of CVE-2021-39166 is that it permits authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the version preview.

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