CVE-2021-25197

Name: CVE-2021-25197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-22T18:15:23.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25197 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Content Management System v 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter to content_management_system\admin\new_content.php. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Content Management System v 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter to content_management_system\admin\new_content.php

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Content Management System Project	Content Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/TCSWT/Content-Management-System/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TCSWT/Content-Management-System/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25197?

How severe is CVE-2021-25197?

CVE-2021-25197 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25197?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25197?

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Source: NVD / NIST