CVE-2021-44030: XSS

Published Dec 22, 2021
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Updated

Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2 allows XSS because it does not prevent untrusted HTML from reaching the jQuery.htmlPrefilter method of jQuery.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Quest KACE Desktop Authority>=10.0<11.2

Event History

Dec 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44030?

CVE-2021-44030 refers to a vulnerability in Quest KACE Desktop Authority that allows XSS attacks by not preventing untrusted HTML from reaching the jQuery.htmlPrefilter method of jQuery.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-44030?

CVE-2021-44030 has a severity rating of medium and a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-44030 affect Quest KACE Desktop Authority?

CVE-2021-44030 affects Quest KACE Desktop Authority versions prior to 11.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-44030?

To fix CVE-2021-44030, it is recommended to update Quest KACE Desktop Authority to version 11.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44030?

More information about CVE-2021-44030 can be found in the following link: [Quest Response to Desktop Authority Vulnerabilities Prior to 11.2](https://support.quest.com/kace-desktop-authority/kb/336098/quest-response-to-desktop-authority-vulnerabilities-prior-to-11-2)

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