How severe is CVE-2021-40096?

CVE-2021-40096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40096?

CVE-2021-40096 primarily affects Squaredup. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-40096 published?

CVE-2021-40096 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40096

CVE-2021-40096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squaredup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squaredup
Published: 2021-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in integration configuration in SquaredUp for SCOM 5.2.1.6654 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via modification of the authorisationUrl in some integration configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40096?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in integration configuration in SquaredUp for SCOM 5.2.1.6654 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via modification of the authorisationUrl in some integration configurations.
How severe is CVE-2021-40096?: CVE-2021-40096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40096?: CVE-2021-40096 primarily affects Squaredup. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40096 published?: CVE-2021-40096 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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cpe:2.3:a:squaredup:squaredup:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:squaredup:squaredup:*:*:*:*:system_center_operations_manager:*:*:*

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