What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41038?

CVE-2021-41038 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: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-41038?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-41038. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-41038?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-41038. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Theia CVE-2021-41038

MEDIUM

Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel (CWE-940)

2021-11-10 emo@eclipse.org

Information Disclosure Theia

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

Nov 10, 2021 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

12 npm packages depend on @theia/plugin-ext (8 direct, 4 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 1.18.0.

DescriptionNVD

In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage().

AnalysisAI

In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage(). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-940. In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage(). Affected products include: Eclipse Theia. Version information: prior to 1.18.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.