CVE-2021-27778

HCL Traveler is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute a malicious script to access sensitive information.

Description

HCL Traveler is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of the Name parameter for Approved Applications in the Traveler administration web pages. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute a malicious script to access any cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information retained by the browser and used with that site.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory hcltechsw.com
Affected: HCL Software HCL Traveler
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098044 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27778?
CVE-2021-27778 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27778?
To fix CVE-2021-27778, 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-2021-27778 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27778 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-2021-27778?
CVE-2021-27778 affects HCL Software HCL Traveler.
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