CVE-2021-33512: XSS

Published May 21, 2021
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Updated

Plone through 5.2.4 allows stored XSS attacks (by a Contributor) by uploading an SVG or HTML document.

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/Plone<=5.2.4
Plone plone<=5.2.4

Event History

May 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:20 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33512?

CVE-2021-33512 is a vulnerability in Plone through version 5.2.4 that allows stored XSS attacks by a Contributor through uploading an SVG or HTML document.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33512?

The severity of CVE-2021-33512 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How can I exploit CVE-2021-33512?

To exploit CVE-2021-33512, you can upload a malicious SVG or HTML document as a Contributor in Plone.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33512?

Yes, a hotfix is available for CVE-2021-33512. You can find more information about the hotfix at the following link: https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/stored-xss-from-file-upload-svg-html

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33512?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33512 at the following link: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/22/1

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