CVE-2021-42118

Stored XSS in TopEase

Description

Persistent Cross Site Scripting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 via the Structure Component allows an authenticated remote attacker with Object Modification privileges to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code in an object attribute, which is then rendered in the Structure Component, to alter the intended functionality and steal cookies, the latter allowing for account takeover.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory topease.ch
Affected: Business-DNA Solutions GmbH TopEase
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://confluence.topease.ch/confluence/display/DOC/Release+Notes release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42118?
CVE-2021-42118 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42118?
To fix CVE-2021-42118, 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-2021-42118 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42118 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-2021-42118?
CVE-2021-42118 affects Business-DNA Solutions GmbH TopEase.
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