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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2021-31830

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to embed JavaScript code w...

Vulnerability Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to embed JavaScript code when configuring the name of a database to be monitored. This would be triggered when any authorized user logs into the DBSec interface and opens the properties configuration page for this database.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McafeeDatabase Security< 4.8.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-31830?

CVE-2021-31830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to embed JavaScript code w...

How severe is CVE-2021-31830?

CVE-2021-31830 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-31830?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Database Security.