Vulnerability Description
Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier does not escape display names and IDs of item types shown on the New Item page, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to specify display names or IDs of item types.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | <= 2.263.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2171Vendor Advisory
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2171Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21611?
CVE-2021-21611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier does not escape display names and IDs of item types shown on the New Item page, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploi...
How severe is CVE-2021-21611?
CVE-2021-21611 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21611?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Jenkins.