CVE-2021-23838

Name: CVE-2021-23838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-15T07:15:14.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in flatCore before 2.0.0 build 139. A reflected XSS vulnerability was identified in the media_filter HTTP request body parameter for the acp interface. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in flatCore before 2.0.0 build 139. A reflected XSS vulnerability was identified in the media_filter HTTP request body parameter for the acp interface. The affected parameter accepts malicious client-side script without proper input sanitization. For example, a malicious user can leverage this vulnerability to steal cookies from a victim user and perform a session-hijacking attack, which may then lead to unauthorized access to the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flatcore	Flatcore	<= 2.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160936/flatCore-CMS-XSS-File-Disclosure-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/flatCore/flatCore-CMSProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160936/flatCore-CMS-XSS-File-Disclosure-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/flatCore/flatCore-CMSProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23838?

How severe is CVE-2021-23838?

CVE-2021-23838 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23838?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST