CVE-2021-41318: XSS

Published Sep 28, 2021
·
Updated

In Progress WhatsUp Gold prior to version 21.1.0, an application endpoint failed to adequately sanitize malicious input. which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Progress Whatsupgold<21.1.0
Progress WhatsUp Gold<21.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WhatsUp Gold to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.1.0

Event History

Sep 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41318?

CVE-2021-41318 is a vulnerability in WhatsUp Gold prior to version 21.1.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code in a victim's browser.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41318?

The severity of CVE-2021-41318 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-41318 affect WhatsUp Gold?

CVE-2021-41318 affects WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 21.1.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41318?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-41318 by injecting malicious input into an application endpoint.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2021-41318 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-41318 vulnerability, update WhatsUp Gold to version 21.1.0 or higher.

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