CVE-2021-28002
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CVE-2021-28002 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the Excerpt parameter in Textpattern CMS 4.9.0 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload entered into the URL field. The vulnerability is triggered by users visiting the 'Articles' page.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the Excerpt parameter in Textpattern CMS 4.9.0 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload entered into the URL field. The vulnerability is triggered by users visiting the 'Articles' page.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Textpattern | Textpattern | 4.9.0 |
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49617Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-vaidya-2111s5/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49617Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-vaidya-2111s5/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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