CVE-2021-25987
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Hexo versions 0.0.1 to 5.4.0 are vulnerable against stored XSS. The post “body” and “tags” don’t sanitize malicious javascript during web page generation. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Hexo versions 0.0.1 to 5.4.0 are vulnerable against stored XSS. The post “body” and “tags” don’t sanitize malicious javascript during web page generation. Local unprivileged attacker can inject arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hexo | Hexo | >= 0.0.1, <= 5.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/hexojs/hexo/commit/5170df2d3fa9c69e855c4b7c2b084ebfd92d5200Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25987Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hexojs/hexo/commit/5170df2d3fa9c69e855c4b7c2b084ebfd92d5200Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25987Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25987?
Hexo versions 0.0.1 to 5.4.0 are vulnerable against stored XSS. The post “body” and “tags” don’t sanitize malicious javascript during web page generation. Local unprivileged attacker can inject arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-25987?
CVE-2021-25987 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25987?
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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