CVE-2021-22021

Description

VMware vRealize Log Insight (8.x prior to 8.4) contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper user input validation. An attacker with user privileges may be able to inject a malicious payload via the Log Insight UI which would be executed when the victim accesses the shared dashboard link.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware vRealize Log Insight
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0019.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22021?
CVE-2021-22021 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22021?
To fix CVE-2021-22021, 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-2021-22021 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22021 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22021?
CVE-2021-22021 affects n/a VMware vRealize Log Insight.
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