CVE-2021-42227
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CVE-2021-42227 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross SIte Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x via a Google search inurl:/examples/uploadbutton.html and then the .html file on the website that uses this editor (the file suffix is allowed).. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross SIte Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x via a Google search inurl:/examples/uploadbutton.html and then the .html file on the website that uses this editor (the file suffix is allowed).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindsoft | Kindeditor | >= 4.1, <= 4.1.12 |
References
- https://github.com/kindsoft/kindeditor/issues/336Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kindsoft/kindeditor/issues/336Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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