CVE-2021-21680 — HIGH (7.1)

Q: What is CVE-2021-21680?

CVE-2021-21680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Jenkins Nested View Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML transformer to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-21680?

CVE-2021-21680 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21680?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Nested View.

Vulnerability Description

Jenkins Nested View Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML transformer to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Nested View	<= 1.20

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-08-31/#SECURITY-2411Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-08-31/#SECURITY-2411Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-21680?

CVE-2021-21680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Jenkins Nested View Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML transformer to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2021-21680?

CVE-2021-21680 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21680?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Nested View.