CVE-2021-39170

Public Exploit
Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in Asset Metadata Component

Description

Pimcore is an open source data & experience management platform. Prior to version 10.1.2, an authenticated user could add XSS code as a value of custom metadata on assets. There is a patch for this issue in Pimcore version 10.1.2. As a workaround, users may apply the patch manually.

Categories

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: pimcore pimcore
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-2v88-qq7x-xq5f third party advisory patch
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/10178 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/10178.patch third party advisory patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e4cb9cd8-89cf-427c-8d2e-37ca40099bf2/ exploit third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39170?
CVE-2021-39170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39170?
To fix CVE-2021-39170, 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-2021-39170 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-39170 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-2021-39170?
CVE-2021-39170 affects pimcore pimcore.
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