CVE-2021-4072

Public Exploit
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in elgg/elgg

Description

elgg is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: elgg elgg/elgg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/74034253-732a-4251-a0f9-eca5f576c955 issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/elgg/elgg/commit/c30b17bf75256ed3fcc84e2083147cc3951423d0 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4072?
CVE-2021-4072 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4072?
To fix CVE-2021-4072, 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-2021-4072 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-4072 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-2021-4072?
CVE-2021-4072 affects elgg elgg/elgg.
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