CVE-2021-21087 Scanner
Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion affects v. 2016 (update 16 and earlier), 2018 (update 10 and earlier) and 2021.0.0.323925.
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High
Type
Single Scan
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Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 sec
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CVE-2021-21087 Scanner Detail
Adobe ColdFusion is a popular web development language used for creating dynamic web pages, web applications and services. It is widely used by developers for its ease of use, powerful features and the ability to integrate with other technologies. Adobe ColdFusion has been around for over two decades and has undergone several updates to stay relevant in the ever-changing digital landscape.
One of the latest updates, Adobe ColdFusion 2021.0.0.323925, has recently been found to contain a serious vulnerability known as CVE-2021-21087. This vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS). Exploiting this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into web pages, exploiting the trust that users have in the website.
The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a variety of disastrous consequences, ranging from the theft of sensitive information to complete control over the compromised system. Attackers can gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login credentials and personal information that they can use to launch further attacks. They can also hijack user accounts, inject malvertising, install malware and perform other malicious actions that can compromise the security of the user and the system.
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