CVE-2021-32856: GHSL-2021-1005: Copy-paste XSS in Microweber text editor - CVE-2021-32856
Copy-paste XSS in Microweber text editor
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Microweber is a drag and drop website builder and content management system. Versions 1.2.12 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). For this particular type of XSS, the victim needs to be fooled into copying a malicious payload into the text editor. A fix was attempted in versions 1.2.9 and 1.2.12, but it is incomplete.
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What is CVE-2021-32856?
CVE-2021-32856 is a copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microweber versions 1.2.12 and prior.
How does CVE-2021-32856 affect Microweber?
CVE-2021-32856 allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts when a victim copies a payload into the text editor in Microweber.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-32856?
The severity of CVE-2021-32856 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can I fix CVE-2021-32856 in Microweber?
To fix CVE-2021-32856, it is recommended to update Microweber to a version higher than 1.2.12.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32856?
More information about CVE-2021-32856 can be found in the GitHub commit and the GitHub Security Lab advisory.