CVE-2021-20811: XSS

Published Aug 26, 2021
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Updated

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in List of Assets screen of Movable Type (Movable Type 7 r.4903 and earlier (Movable Type 7 Series), Movable Type 6.8.0 and earlier (Movable Type 6 Series), Movable Type Advanced 7 r.4903 and earlier (Movable Type Advanced 7 Series), Movable Type Premium 1.44 and earlier, and Movable Type Premium Advanced 1.44 and earlier) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Sixapart Movable Type<=1.44
Sixapart Movable Type<=1.44
Sixapart Movable Type>=6.0<=6.8.0
Sixapart Movable Type>=7.0<7.8.0
Sixapart Movable Type>=7.0<7.8.0

Event History

Aug 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20811?

CVE-2021-20811 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the List of Assets screen of Movable Type.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-20811?

Movable Type 7 r.4903 and earlier (Movable Type 7 Series), Movable Type 6.8.0 and earlier (Movable Type 6 Series), Movable Type Advanced 7 r.4903 and earlier (Movable Type Advanced 7 Series), Movable Type Premium 1.44 and earlier.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20811?

CVE-2021-20811 has a severity rating of medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-20811?

To fix CVE-2021-20811, update your Movable Type software to version 7.8.0 or 6.8.1, depending on your series.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20811?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-20811 on the official Movable Type website or the JPCERT/CC Vulnerability Database.

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