CVE-2021-36605
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36605 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. engineercms 1.03 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). There is no escaping in the nickname field on the user list page. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
engineercms 1.03 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). There is no escaping in the nickname field on the user list page. When viewing this page, the JavaScript code will be executed in the user's browser.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineercms Project | Engineercms | 1.03 |
References
- https://github.com/3xxx/engineercms/issues/52Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/3xxx/engineercms/issues/52Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36605?
engineercms 1.03 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). There is no escaping in the nickname field on the user list page. When viewing this page, the JavaScript code will be executed in the user's browser.
How severe is CVE-2021-36605?
CVE-2021-36605 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36605?
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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