CVE-2021-25983: FactorJS - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Tags and Categories Functionality
In Factor (App Framework & Headless CMS) forum plugin, versions v1.3.8 to v1.8.30, are vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) at the “tags” and “category” parameters in the URL. An unauthenticated attacker can execute malicious JavaScript code and steal the session cookies.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-25983.
What is the affected software version range?
The affected software versions range from v1.3.8 to v1.8.30.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25983?
The severity of CVE-2021-25983 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-25983?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-25983 by executing malicious JavaScript code via the "tags" and "category" parameters in the URL to perform reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How can the vulnerability be fixed?
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade the Factor forum plugin to a version beyond v1.8.30.