CVE-2021-22523 (GCVE-0-2021-22523)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-07-22 11:11 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:44
VLAI
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)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • XML External Entity.
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
n/a Verastream Host Integrator. Affected: Version 7.8 Update 1 and earlier versions.
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