CVE-2021-36550: XSS

Published Oct 28, 2021
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Updated

TikiWiki v21.4 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component tiki-browsecategories.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload under the Create category module.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=21.4

Event History

Oct 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36550?

CVE-2021-36550 has been classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36550?

To fix CVE-2021-36550, it is recommended to upgrade TikiWiki to version 21.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the impacts of CVE-2021-36550?

CVE-2021-36550 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.

4

In which component of TikiWiki is CVE-2021-36550 found?

CVE-2021-36550 is found in the tiki-browse_categories.php component of TikiWiki.

5

What version of TikiWiki is affected by CVE-2021-36550?

CVE-2021-36550 affects TikiWiki version 21.4.

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