XSS in Linux Kernel

CVE-2021-26628

Insufficient script validation of the admin page enables XSS, which causes unauthorized users to steal admin privileges. When uploading file in a specific menu, the verification of the files is insufficient. It allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files disguising them as image files.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.008 (54.5th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 54th percentile — 54.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2021-26628: held from 0.008 to 0.008.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26628?
CVE-2021-26628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-04-26.
How severe is CVE-2021-26628?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.