CVE-2021-45088: XSS

Published Dec 16, 2021
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Updated

XSS can occur in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) before 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 via an error page.

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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-45088?

CVE-2021-45088 is a vulnerability that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks to occur in GNOME Web (Epiphany) before version 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1 via an error page.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-45088?

CVE-2021-45088 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2021-45088 affect GNOME Web (Epiphany)?

CVE-2021-45088 affects GNOME Web (Epiphany) before version 40.4 and 41.x before 41.1.

4

What is the affected software version of GNOME Web (Epiphany)?

The affected software versions of GNOME Web (Epiphany) range from before 40.4 to 41.x before 41.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-45088?

To fix CVE-2021-45088, update GNOME Web (Epiphany) to version 40.4 or 41.1.

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