CVE-2021-42118
CWE-79Published: November 30, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Persistent Cross Site Scripting in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 via the Structure Component allows an authenticated remote attacker with Object Modification privileges to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code in an object attribute, which is then rendered in the Structure Component, to alter the intended functionality and steal cookies, the latter allowing for account takeover.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-42118 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-42118 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts