What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36450?

CVE-2021-36450 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 68.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36450?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36450. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 68.9%.

Workforce Optimization CVE-2021-36450

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2021-12-15 cve@mitre.org

XSS Workforce Optimization

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 15, 2021 - 07:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

Verint Workforce Optimization (WFO) 15.2.8.10048 allows XSS via the control/my_notifications NEWUINAV parameter.

AnalysisAI

Verint Workforce Optimization (WFO) 15.2.8.10048 allows XSS via the control/my_notifications NEWUINAV parameter. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 68.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Verint Workforce Optimization (WFO) 15.2.8.10048 allows XSS via the control/my_notifications NEWUINAV parameter. Affected products include: Verint Workforce Optimization.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.