CVE-2021-42770: XSS

Published Nov 8, 2021
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Updated

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in OPNsense before 21.7.4 via the LDAP attribute return in the authentication tester.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OPNsense OPNsense<=19.7.0
OPNsense OPNsense>=21.7.0<21.7.4

Event History

Nov 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42770?

The severity of CVE-2021-42770 is medium.

2

How does CVE-2021-42770 affect OPNsense?

CVE-2021-42770 affects OPNsense versions before 21.7.4.

3

What is the CWE category of CVE-2021-42770?

The CWE category of CVE-2021-42770 is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-42770?

To fix CVE-2021-42770, you need to update OPNsense to version 21.7.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42770?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42770 on the following references: [Orange CERT](https://cert.orange.com), [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-r32j-xgg3-w2rw), [OPNsense 21.7.4 Release Announcement](https://opnsense.org/opnsense-21-7-4-released/).

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