CVE-2021-42552

Name: CVE-2021-42552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-16T13:15:08.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42552 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ArchivistaBox webclient allows an attacker to craft a malicious link, executing JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser. This issue affects all ArchivistaBox versions prior to 2022/I.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ArchivistaBox webclient allows an attacker to craft a malicious link, executing JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser. This issue affects all ArchivistaBox versions prior to 2022/I.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Archivista	Archivistabox	< 2022\/i

References

https://it-sec.de/schwachstelle-in-archivista-dms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://it-sec.de/schwachstelle-in-archivista-dms/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42552?

How severe is CVE-2021-42552?

CVE-2021-42552 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42552?

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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Source: NVD / NIST