What is the severity of CVE-2021-46900?

CVE-2021-46900 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability impacting password security and XSS protection.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46900?

To fix CVE-2021-46900, upgrade Sympa to version 6.2.62 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-46900?

CVE-2021-46900 affects all versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.62.

What risks does CVE-2021-46900 pose?

CVE-2021-46900 poses risks related to password integrity and potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-46900?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-46900; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-46900

high

7.5

CWE

79 327

31/12/2023

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-46900: XSS

First published: Sun Dec 31 2023(Updated: )

Sympa before 6.2.62 relies on a cookie parameter for certain security objectives, but does not ensure that this parameter exists and has an unpredictable value. Specifically, the cookie parameter is both a salt for stored passwords and an XSS protection mechanism.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sympa Sympa	<6.2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability impacting password security and XSS protection.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46900?
To fix CVE-2021-46900, upgrade Sympa to version 6.2.62 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 affects all versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.62.
What risks does CVE-2021-46900 pose?
CVE-2021-46900 poses risks related to password integrity and potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-46900?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-46900; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability impacting password security and XSS protection.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46900?
To fix CVE-2021-46900, upgrade Sympa to version 6.2.62 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-46900?
CVE-2021-46900 affects all versions of Sympa prior to 6.2.62.
What risks does CVE-2021-46900 pose?
CVE-2021-46900 poses risks related to password integrity and potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-46900?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-46900; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.