CVE-2021-42867

Name: CVE-2021-42867
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-31T18:15:08.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42867 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in DanPros htmly 2.8.1 via the Description field in (1) admin/config, and (2) index.php pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in DanPros htmly 2.8.1 via the Description field in (1) admin/config, and (2) index.php pages.

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

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Htmly	Htmly	2.8.1

References

http://rlsec.xyz/vulns/CVE_2021_42867.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://rlsec.xyz/vulns/Third Party Advisory
http://rlsec.xyz/vulns/CVE_2021_42867.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://rlsec.xyz/vulns/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42867?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in DanPros htmly 2.8.1 via the Description field in (1) admin/config, and (2) index.php pages.

How severe is CVE-2021-42867?

CVE-2021-42867 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42867?

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-2021-42867?

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Source: NVD / NIST