CVE-2021-41142: XSS via the name of a deleted attachment

Published Oct 14, 2021
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Updated

Tuleap Open ALM is a libre and open source tool for end to end traceability of application and system developments. There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tuleap Community Edition prior to 12.11.99.25 and Tuleap Enterprise Edition 12.11-2. A malicious user with the capability to add and remove attachment to an artifact could force a victim to execute uncontrolled code. Tuleap Community Edition 11.17.99.146 and Tuleap Enterprise Edition 12.11-2 contain a fix for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Enalean Tuleap<11.17.99.146
Enalean Tuleap<12.11-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Tuleap Community Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.11.99.25
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Tuleap Enterprise Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.11-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Tuleap Community Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.17.99.146

Event History

Oct 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Tuleap Open ALM?

The vulnerability ID for Tuleap Open ALM is CVE-2021-41142.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41142?

The severity of CVE-2021-41142 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does the cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tuleap Open ALM occur?

The cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tuleap Open ALM occurs when a malicious user with the capability to add and remove items can exploit a vulnerability in versions prior to 12.11.99.25 (Community Edition) and 12.11-2 (Enterprise Edition).

4

How can I fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tuleap Open ALM?

To fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tuleap Open ALM, it is recommended to upgrade to Tuleap Community Edition 12.11.99.25 or later, and Tuleap Enterprise Edition 12.11-2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41142?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41142 on the Enalean Tuleap GitHub page and the Tuleap security advisories page. Links are provided in the references section.

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