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CVE-2021-21079

6.1 · MEDIUM

Adobe Connect version 11.0.7 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Published Mar 12, 2021CWE-79EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2021-21079 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Adobe Connect version 11.0.7 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript content that may be executed within the context of the victim's browser when they browse to the page containing the vulnerable field.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21079?

CVE-2021-21079 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-21079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-21079?

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-2021-21079?

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