CVE-2021-3535

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose is vulnerable to a non-persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting the Security Console's Filtered Asset Search feature. A specific search criterion and operator combination in Filtered Asset Search could have allowed a user to pass code through the provided search field. This issue affects version 6.6.80 and prior, and is fixed in 6.6.81. If your Security Console currently falls on or within this affected version range, ensure that you update your Security Console to the latest version.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Rapid7 Rapid7 Nexpose
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20210505/ release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3535?
CVE-2021-3535 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3535?
To fix CVE-2021-3535, 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-2021-3535 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-3535 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-2021-3535?
CVE-2021-3535 affects Rapid7 Rapid7 Nexpose.
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