CVE-2021-32671: XSS vulnerability with translator
Flarum is a forum software for building communities. Flarum's translation system allowed for string inputs to be converted into HTML DOM nodes when rendered. This change was made after v0.1.0-beta.16 (our last beta before v1.0.0) and was not noticed or documented. This allowed for any user to type malicious HTML markup within certain user input fields and have this execute on client browsers. The example which led to the discovery of this vulnerability was in the forum search box. Entering faux-malicious HTML markup, such as <script>alert('test')</script> resulted in an alert box appearing on the forum. This attack could also be modified to perform AJAX requests on behalf of a user, possibly deleting discussions, modifying their settings or profile, or even modifying settings on the Admin panel if the attack was targetted towards a privileged user. All Flarum communities that run flarum v1.0.0 or v1.0.1 are impacted. The vulnerability has been fixed and published as flarum/core v1.0.2. All communities running Flarum v1.0 have to upgrade as soon as possible to v1.0.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32671?
CVE-2021-32671 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32671?
To fix CVE-2021-32671, you should update Flarum to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Flarum are affected by CVE-2021-32671?
Flarum versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-32671.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-32671?
CVE-2021-32671 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2021-32671?
Yes, user data may be at risk due to the potential exploitation of the cross-site scripting vulnerability in CVE-2021-32671.