CVE-2021-4296
3.5 · LOWA vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in w3c Unicorn.
Overview
CVE-2021-4296 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in w3c Unicorn. This issue affects the function ValidatorNuMessage of the file src/org/w3c/unicorn/response/impl/ValidatorNuMessage.java. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is 51f75c31f7fc33859a9a571311c67ae4e95d9c68. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217019.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-4296?
CVE-2021-4296 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2021-4296?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-4296?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-4296?
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