CVE-2021-28973: perforce helix_alm
CVSS: 4.9v3.1MediumModified
Published 13-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-28973 is a medium (CVSS 4.9) vulnerability in perforce helix_alm. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
4.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.89%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 13-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The XML Import functionality of the Administration console in Perforce Helix ALM 2020.3.1 Build 22 accepts XML input data that is parsed by insecurely configured software components, leading to XXE attacks.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.89%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.89% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.89%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (compass-security.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Perforce1 product
- helix_alm2020.3.1:build_22
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2021-01_CSNC-2021-005_Helix_ALM_XXE.txtX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory