CVE-2021-21649

Description

Jenkins Dashboard View Plugin 2.15 and earlier does not escape URLs referenced in Image Dashboard Portlets, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with View/Configure permission.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.98% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Dashboard View Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-05-11/#SECURITY-2233 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21649?
CVE-2021-21649 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21649?
To fix CVE-2021-21649, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21649 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21649 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21649?
CVE-2021-21649 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Dashboard View Plugin.
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