CVE-2021-38602 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published 12 Aug 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in PluXML allows attackers to inject scripts via article headlines or content, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2021-38602?

CVE-2021-38602 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

PluXML 5.8.7 allows Article Editing stored XSS via Headline or Content.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pluxml Pluxml.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38602 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-2021-38602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2022-25019, GHSA-rf9r-qwp9-m9wj, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-38602.