CVE-2021-42575: Critical severity owasp java html sanitizer vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

The OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer before 20211018.1 does not properly enforce policies associated with the SELECT, STYLE, and OPTION elements.

Affected Software

8 affected components
OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer<20211018.2
Oracle Middleware Common Libraries And Tools=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle Middleware Common Libraries And Tools=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Primavera Unifier>=17.7<=17.12
Oracle Primavera Unifier=18.8
Oracle Primavera Unifier=19.12
Oracle Primavera Unifier=20.12
Oracle Primavera Unifier=21.12

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-42575.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42575?

The severity of CVE-2021-42575 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which elements does the OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer before 20211018.1 fail to enforce policies on?

The OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer before 20211018.1 fails to enforce policies on the SELECT, STYLE, and OPTION elements.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-42575?

The OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer before 20211018.1 and Oracle Middleware Common Libraries And Tools versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, as well as Oracle Primavera Unifier versions 17.7 to 17.12, 18.8, 19.12, 20.12, and 21.12 are affected by CVE-2021-42575.

5

How do I fix CVE-2021-42575?

To fix CVE-2021-42575, update to the latest version of OWASP Java HTML Sanitizer (20211018.2) or Oracle Middleware Common Libraries And Tools (12.2.1.3.1 or later).

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