CVE-2021-29448

Public Exploit
Stored DOM XSS in Pi-hole Admin Web Interface

Description

Pi-hole is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application. The Stored XSS exists in the Pi-hole Admin portal, which can be exploited by the malicious actor with the network access to DNS server. See the referenced GitHub security advisory for patch details.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: pi-hole AdminLTE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-cwwf-93p7-73j9 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29448?
CVE-2021-29448 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29448?
To fix CVE-2021-29448, 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-2021-29448 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-29448 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-2021-29448?
CVE-2021-29448 affects pi-hole AdminLTE.
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