CVE-2021-25989 ifme - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Groups section

Medium 5.4 Published 29 Dec 2021 Updated 30 Apr 2025

Stored XSS in ifme allows attackers to execute scripts in victims' browsers by exploiting group leader privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-25989?

CVE-2021-25989 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ifmeorg ifme, published on 29 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In “ifme”, versions 1.0.0 to v7.31.4 are vulnerable against stored XSS vulnerability in the markdown editor. It can be exploited by making a victim a Leader of a group which triggers the payload for them.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include If-Me Ifme.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2021-25989 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-25989 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pg4-q67x-c7x9.