CVE-2021-25975

Publify - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to Unrestricted File Upload

Description

In publify, versions v8.0 to v9.2.4 are vulnerable to stored XSS as a result of an unrestricted file upload. This issue allows a user with “publisher” role to inject malicious JavaScript via the uploaded html file.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to v9.2.5

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: publify_core publify_core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25974 third party advisory not applicable
https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/d99c0870d3dbbfde7febdc6cad33199b84770101 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25975?
CVE-2021-25975 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25975?
To fix CVE-2021-25975: Update to v9.2.5
Is CVE-2021-25975 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25975 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-2021-25975?
CVE-2021-25975 affects publify_core publify_core.
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