CVE-2021-37392: XSS
Published Jul 26, 2021
·Updated
In RPCMS v1.8 and below, the "nickname" variable is not properly sanitized before being displayed on page. When the API functions are enabled, the attacker can use API to update user nickname with XSS payload and achieve stored XSS. Users who view the articles published by the injected user will trigger the XSS.
Affected Software
1 affected component
RPCMS RPCMS<=1.8
Event History
Jul 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue in RPCMS v1.8 and below?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-37392.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-37392 in RPCMS v1.8 and below?
The severity level is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
3
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-37392 in RPCMS v1.8 and below?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the API to update a user's nickname with XSS payload to achieve stored XSS.
4
What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2021-37392 in RPCMS v1.8 and below?
The CWE ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-79.