CVE-2021-46827
CVE-2021-46827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sync Oxygen Publishing Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Sync Oxygen Publishing Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Oxygen XML WebHelp before 22.1 build 2021082006 and 23.x before 23.1 build 2021090310. An XSS vulnerability in search terms proposals (in online documentation generated using Oxygen XML WebHelp) allows attackers to execute JavaScript by convincing a user to type specific text in the WebHelp output search field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-46827?
- An issue was discovered in Oxygen XML WebHelp before 22.1 build 2021082006 and 23.x before 23.1 build 2021090310. An XSS vulnerability in search terms proposals (in online documentation generated using Oxygen XML WebHelp) allows attackers to execute JavaScript by convincing a user to type specific text in the WebHelp output search field.
- How severe is CVE-2021-46827?
- CVE-2021-46827 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-2021-46827 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-46827?
- CVE-2021-46827 primarily affects Sync Oxygen Publishing Engine. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-46827?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-46827 published?
- CVE-2021-46827 was published on 2022-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (39)
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:22.1:2020061014:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:22.1:2020072823:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:22.1:2020100801:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:22.1:2020121711:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:23.1:2021040717:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_publishing_engine:23.1:2021060401:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:22.1:2020061102:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:22.1:2020072902:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:22.1:2020100710:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:22.1:2020121713:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:23.1:2021030206:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:23.1:2021040908:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_author:23.1:2021061407:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:22.1:2020061102:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:22.1:2020072902:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:22.1:2020100710:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:22.1:2020121713:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:23.1:2021030206:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:23.1:2021040908:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_developer:23.1:2021061407:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:22.1:2020061102:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:22.1:2020072902:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:22.1:2020100710:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:22.1:2020121713:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:23.1:2021030206:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:23.1:2021040908:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_editor:23.1:2021061407:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:22.1:2020061014:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:22.1:2020072412:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:22.1:2020100208:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:22.1:2020121713:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:23.1:2021030210:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:23.1:2021040711:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_webhelp:23.1:2021060306:*:*:*:*:*:*
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