CVE-2021-23673

Public Exploit
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Description

This affects all versions of package pekeupload. If an attacker induces a user to upload a file whose name contains javascript code, the javascript code will be executed.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a pekeupload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PEKEUPLOAD-1584360 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/moxiecode/plupload/blob/120cc0b5dd3373d7181fd11b06ac2557c890d3f0/js/jquery.plupload.queue/jquery.plupload.queue.js%23L226 third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23673?
CVE-2021-23673 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23673?
To fix CVE-2021-23673, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-23673 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23673 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23673?
CVE-2021-23673 affects n/a pekeupload.
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