CVE-2021-45087: XSS
Published Dec 16, 2021
·Updated
XSS can occur in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 when View Source mode or Reader mode is used, as demonstrated by a a page title.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/epiphany-browser<=3.32.1.2-3~deb10u1
3.32.1.2-3~deb10u33.38.2-1+deb11u343.1-145.0-1
Gnome Epiphany<40.4
Gnome Epiphany>=41.0<41.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-45087.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45087?
The severity of CVE-2021-45087 is medium (6.1).
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-45087?
GNOME Web (Epiphany) versions before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 are affected.
4
How can CVE-2021-45087 be exploited?
CVE-2021-45087 can be exploited when View Source mode or Reader mode is used, as demonstrated by a page title.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45087?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-45087 at the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/issues/1612), [link2](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/epiphany/-/merge_requests/1045), [link3](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-45087).