VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-28001
A cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the Comments parameter in Textpattern CMS 4.8.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload entered into the URL field.
MEDIUM 5.4EPSS 1.02%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.02%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the Comments parameter in Textpattern CMS 4.8.4 which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload entered into the URL field. The vulnerability is triggered by users visiting https://site.com/articles/welcome-to-your-site#comments-head.
- CVSS 3.1
- 5.4 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.02% probability · 61th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-79
- Affected
- textpattern/textpattern
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49616Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49616Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.