CVE-2021-32853 Erxes vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting
Attackers can execute client-side code via malicious links in Erxes, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-32853?
CVE-2021-32853 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in npm erxes, published on 20 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Erxes, an experience operating system (XOS) with a set of plugins, is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in versions 0.22.3 and prior. This results in client-side code execution. The victim must follow a malicious link or be redirected there from malicious web site. There are no known patches.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32853?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including erxes. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
erxes npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
erxes npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
Products include Erxes Erxes.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32853 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-2021-32853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-32853 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in npm erxes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9ph-r9hc-34r8.