CVE-2021-26549
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XSS issue was discovered in SmartFoxServer 2.17.0. Input passed to the AdminTool console is not properly sanitized before being returned to the user. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XSS issue was discovered in SmartFoxServer 2.17.0. Input passed to the AdminTool console is not properly sanitized before being returned to the user. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary HTML code in a user's browser session in context of an affected site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smartfoxserver | Smartfoxserver | 2.17.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161335/SmartFoxServer-2X-2.17.0-God-Mode-Console-WebSocket-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5626.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161335/SmartFoxServer-2X-2.17.0-God-Mode-Console-WebSocket-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5626.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26549?
An XSS issue was discovered in SmartFoxServer 2.17.0. Input passed to the AdminTool console is not properly sanitized before being returned to the user. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary HTML code in a user's browser session in context of an affected site.
How severe is CVE-2021-26549?
CVE-2021-26549 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26549?
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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