CVE-2021-22523 XML external entity in Verastream Host Integrator.

High 7.6 Published Updated

An XML External Entity vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator allows attackers to hijack user sessions and control web browsers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22523?

CVE-2021-22523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verastream Host Integrator., published on 22 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Verastream Host Integrator.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-22523 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22523 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74g4-5hch-j7rm.

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