CVE-2021-32854
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32854 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js. Version 1.5.16 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js. Version 1.5.16 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). For this particular type of XSS, the victim needs to be fooled into copying a malicious payload into the text editor. There are no known patches.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Textangular | Textangular | <= 1.5.16 |
References
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1001-textAngular/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1001-textAngular/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32854?
textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js. Version 1.5.16 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). For this particular type of XSS, the victim needs to be fooled into copying a malicious payload into the text editor. There are no known patches.
How severe is CVE-2021-32854?
CVE-2021-32854 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32854?
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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