CVE-2021-43561: An XSS issue was discovered in the google_for_jobs (aka Google for Jobs) extension before 1.5.1 and 2.x before

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43561 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting google for jobs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XSS issue was discovered in the google_for_jobs (aka Google for Jobs) extension before 1.5.1 and 2.x before 2.1.1 for TYPO3. The extension fails to properly encode user input for output in HTML context. A TYPO3 backend user account is required to exploit the vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pega-sus

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pega-sus google for jobs UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.1 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.1.1

Fixed in: 1.5.1, 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-for-jobs || rpm -q google-for-jobs || google-for-jobs --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-for-jobs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-for-jobs

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison google-for-jobs sudo apt install google-for-jobs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold google-for-jobs

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list google-for-jobs sudo dnf downgrade google-for-jobs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add google-for-jobs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-43561?

google for jobs: upgrade to 1.5.1, 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43561 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43561 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-43561 affect?

CVE-2021-43561 affects google for jobs. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An XSS issue was discovered in the google_for_jobs (aka Google for Jobs) extension before 1.5.1 and 2.x before 2.1.1 for TYPO3. The extension fails to properly encode user input for output in HTML context. A TYPO3 backend user account is re

How urgent is CVE-2021-43561?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

References

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