CVE-2021-44118
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.77%
Last modified
CVE-2021-44118 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. SPIP 4.0.0 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. To exploit the vulnerability, a visitor must browse to a malicious SVG file. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SPIP 4.0.0 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. To exploit the vulnerability, a visitor must browse to a malicious SVG file. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious code running on the client side into web pages visited by other users (stored XSS).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spip | Spip | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://git.spip.net/spip/medias/commit/13c293fabd35e2c152379522c29432423936cbbaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spip/commit/1cf91def15966406ddd0488cf9d1ecd1ae82d47aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spip/commit/4ccf90a6912d7fab97e1bd5619770c9236cc7357Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.spip.net/spip/medias/commit/13c293fabd35e2c152379522c29432423936cbbaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spip/commit/1cf91def15966406ddd0488cf9d1ecd1ae82d47aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spip/commit/4ccf90a6912d7fab97e1bd5619770c9236cc7357Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44118?
SPIP 4.0.0 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. To exploit the vulnerability, a visitor must browse to a malicious SVG file. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious code running on the client side into web pages visited by other users (stored XSS).
How severe is CVE-2021-44118?
CVE-2021-44118 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44118?
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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