CVE-2021-28162 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2021-28162?

CVE-2021-28162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 0.16.0, in the notification messages there is no HTML escaping, so Javascript code can run.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-28162?

CVE-2021-28162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-28162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Theia.

Vulnerability Description

In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 0.16.0, in the notification messages there is no HTML escaping, so Javascript code can run.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eclipse	Theia	<= 0.16.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-830 CWE-829

References

https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/issues/7283ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/issues/7283ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-28162?

CVE-2021-28162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 0.16.0, in the notification messages there is no HTML escaping, so Javascript code can run.

How severe is CVE-2021-28162?

CVE-2021-28162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-28162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Theia.