CVE-2021-35959: XSS

Published Jun 30, 2021
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Updated

In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/plone>=5.0<=5.2.4
Plone plone>=5.0<=5.2.4

Event History

Jun 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 AM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:06 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Plone vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Plone vulnerability is CVE-2021-35959.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35959?

The severity of CVE-2021-35959 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

3

How can Editors in Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4 be affected by CVE-2021-35959?

Editors in Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4 can be affected by CVE-2021-35959 if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.

4

Are there any known references for CVE-2021-35959?

Yes, there are known references for CVE-2021-35959. They can be found at the following URLs: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/30/2, https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/stored-xss-in-folder-contents.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-35959?

Yes, a hotfix is available for CVE-2021-35959. More information on the fix can be found at https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/stored-xss-in-folder-contents.

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