CVE-2021-28418 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject JavaScript via the category parameter in settings.php, potentially executing arbitrary scripts in user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-28418?
CVE-2021-28418 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Seo Panel 4.8.0 allows remote attackers to inject JavaScript via settings.php and the "category" parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28418?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including seopanel. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
seopanel Bitnami | From 4.8.0 to 4.8.0 | None |
Products include Seopanel Seo Panel.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28418 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-2021-28418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-seopanel-2021-28418, GHSA-45j7-68c3-vj49.