CVE-2021-25967

CKAN - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG File Upload

Description

In CKAN, versions 2.9.0 to 2.9.3 are affected by a stored XSS vulnerability via SVG file upload of users’ profile picture. This allows low privileged application users to store malicious scripts in their profile picture. These scripts are executed in a victim’s browser when they open the malicious profile picture

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: ckan ckan
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25967 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25967?
CVE-2021-25967 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25967?
To fix CVE-2021-25967, 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-2021-25967 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25967 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-25967?
CVE-2021-25967 affects ckan ckan.
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