CVE-2021-22523 (GCVE-0-2021-22523)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-07-22 11:11 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:44
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
XML External Entity vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator, affecting version 7.8 Update 1 and earlier versions. The vulnerability could allow the control of web browser and hijacking user sessions.
Severity
7.6 (High)
CWE
- XML External Entity.
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7025169 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Verastream Host Integrator. |
Affected:
Version 7.8 Update 1 and earlier versions.
|
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