CVE-2021-29271
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.79%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29271 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. remark42 before 1.6.1 allows XSS, as demonstrated by "Locator: Locator{URL:" followed by an XSS payload. This is related to backend/app/store/comment.go and backend/app/store/service/service.go.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
remark42 before 1.6.1 allows XSS, as demonstrated by "Locator: Locator{URL:" followed by an XSS payload. This is related to backend/app/store/comment.go and backend/app/store/service/service.go.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Remark42 | Remark42 | < 1.6.1 |
References
- https://github.com/umputun/remark42/compare/v1.6.0...v1.6.1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/19Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/umputun/remark42/compare/v1.6.0...v1.6.1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/19Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29271?
remark42 before 1.6.1 allows XSS, as demonstrated by "Locator: Locator{URL:" followed by an XSS payload. This is related to backend/app/store/comment.go and backend/app/store/service/service.go.
How severe is CVE-2021-29271?
CVE-2021-29271 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29271?
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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