CVE-2021-38602

Name: CVE-2021-38602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-12T23:15:09.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38602 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PluXML 5.8.7 allows Article Editing stored XSS via Headline or Content.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PluXML 5.8.7 allows Article Editing stored XSS via Headline or Content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluxml	Pluxml	5.8.7

References

https://github.com/KielVaughn/CVE-2021-38602Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pluxml.org/download/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/KielVaughn/CVE-2021-38602Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pluxml.org/download/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38602?

PluXML 5.8.7 allows Article Editing stored XSS via Headline or Content.

How severe is CVE-2021-38602?

CVE-2021-38602 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38602?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38602?

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Source: NVD / NIST