CVE-2021-35959
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2021-35959 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | >= 5.0, <= 5.2.4 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/30/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/30/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-35959?
In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.
How severe is CVE-2021-35959?
CVE-2021-35959 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35959?
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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