CVE-2021-41252: Cross-site scripting (XSS) from writer field content in the site frontend
Kirby is an open source file structured CMS ### Impact Kirby's writer field stores its formatted content as HTML code. Unlike with other field types, it is not possible to escape HTML special characters against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, otherwise the formatting would be lost. If the user is logged in to the Panel, a harmful script can for example trigger requests to Kirby's API with the permissions of the victim. Because the writer field did not securely sanitize its contents on save, it was possible to inject malicious HTML code into the content file by sending it to Kirby's API directly without using the Panel. This malicious HTML code would then be displayed on the site frontend and executed in the browsers of site visitors and logged in users who are browsing the site. Attackers must be in your group of authenticated Panel users in order to exploit this weakness. Users who do not make use of the writer field are not affected. This issue has been patched in Kirby 3.5.8 by sanitizing all writer field contents on the backend whenever the content is modified via Kirby's API. Please update to this or a later version to fix the vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-41252?
CVE-2021-41252 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41252?
To fix CVE-2021-41252, upgrade your Kirby installation to version 3.5.8 or later.
Which versions of Kirby are affected by CVE-2021-41252?
CVE-2021-41252 affects Kirby versions from 3.5.0 to 3.5.7.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2021-41252 expose users to?
CVE-2021-41252 exposes users to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper handling of HTML content.
Is user input affected by CVE-2021-41252?
Yes, user input through Kirbys writer field can be potentially exploited due to the vulnerability in CVE-2021-41252.