CVE-2021-36646 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in KodExplorer, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

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-2021-36646?

CVE-2021-36646 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Sep 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

A Cross Site Scrtpting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer 4.45 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via /index.php page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kodcloud Kodexplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36646 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-2021-36646 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-36646 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9pjc-fqj4-xp7g.

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