CVE-2021-21603 is an improper output-escaping vulnerability in Jenkins notification-bar response handling. Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, and Jenkins LTS 2.263.1 and earlier, render notification-bar response contents without appropriate escaping, allowing attacker-controlled markup or script to be interpreted in a victim's browser.
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A vulnerability referenced by this OpenShift Container Platform security advisory; no further details are provided in the content.
A Jenkins cross-site scripting vulnerability in the notification bar.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Jenkins notification bar.
An important-severity Jenkins cross-site scripting vulnerability in notification-bar responses caused by improper output escaping. Exploitation requires network access, low privileges, and user interaction; it can affect confidentiality and integrity.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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