CVE-2021-40131

Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input that is processed by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by adding malicious code to the configuration by using the web-based management interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40131?
CVE-2021-40131 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40131?
To fix CVE-2021-40131, 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-2021-40131 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40131 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-2021-40131?
CVE-2021-40131 affects Cisco Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software.
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