CVE-2021-43032: XSS

Published Nov 3, 2021
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Updated

In XenForo through 2.2.7, a threat actor with access to the admin panel can create a new Advertisement via the Advertising function, and save an XSS payload in the body of the HTML document. This payload will execute globally on the client side.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XenForo Xenforo<=2.2.7

Event History

Nov 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43032?

CVE-2021-43032 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43032?

To fix CVE-2021-43032, update your XenForo installation to a version higher than 2.2.7 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2021-43032?

CVE-2021-43032 can be exploited by any threat actor with access to the admin panel of XenForo.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-43032?

CVE-2021-43032 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows execution of malicious scripts on the client side.

5

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-43032?

CVE-2021-43032 affects XenForo versions up to and including 2.2.7.

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