CRITICAL · 9.9

CVE-2021-42940

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Projeqtor 9.3.1 via /projeqtor/tool/saveAttachment.php, which allows an attacker to upload a SVG file containing malicious JavaScript code.

Vulnerability Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Projeqtor 9.3.1 via /projeqtor/tool/saveAttachment.php, which allows an attacker to upload a SVG file containing malicious JavaScript code.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ProjeqtorProjeqtor<= 9.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-42940?

CVE-2021-42940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Projeqtor 9.3.1 via /projeqtor/tool/saveAttachment.php, which allows an attacker to upload a SVG file containing malicious JavaScript code.

How severe is CVE-2021-42940?

CVE-2021-42940 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-42940?

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