CVE-2021-31682
CVE-2021-31682 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automatedlogic Webctrl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Automatedlogic Webctrl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The login portal for the Automated Logic WebCTRL/WebCTRL OEM web application contains a vulnerability that allows for reflected XSS attacks due to the operatorlocale GET parameter not being sanitized. This issue impacts versions 6.5 and below. This issue works by passing in a basic XSS payload to a vulnerable GET parameter that is reflected in the output without sanitization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-31682?
- The login portal for the Automated Logic WebCTRL/WebCTRL OEM web application contains a vulnerability that allows for reflected XSS attacks due to the operatorlocale GET parameter not being sanitized. This issue impacts versions 6.5 and below. This issue works by passing in a basic XSS payload to a vulnerable GET parameter that is reflected in the output without sanitization.
- How severe is CVE-2021-31682?
- CVE-2021-31682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-31682 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-31682?
- CVE-2021-31682 affects Automatedlogic Webctrl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-31682?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-31682 published?
- CVE-2021-31682 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164707/WebCTRL-OEM-6.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- https://github.com/3ndG4me/WebCTRL-OperatorLocale-Parameter-Reflected-XSS
- https://www.automatedlogic.com/en/products-services/webctrl-building-automation-system/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:automatedlogic:webctrl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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