Non-persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose Security Console
CVE-2021-3535

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Rapid7 Nexpose
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2021

What is CVE-2021-3535?

Rapid7 Nexpose features a non-persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability within its Security Console's Filtered Asset Search functionality. This vulnerability allows a user to input specific criteria into the search field, which could then execute arbitrary code. This security flaw affects all versions of Nexpose up to and including 6.6.80, and it is crucial for users to upgrade to version 6.6.81 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Rapid7 Nexpose < 6.6.81

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20210505/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This issue was discovered and reported by Philipp Behmer.
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