Vulnerability Description
In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | >= 5.0, <= 5.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/30/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/stored-xss-in-folder-contentsVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/30/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/stored-xss-in-folder-contentsVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-35959?
CVE-2021-35959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In Plone 5.0 through 5.2.4, Editors are vulnerable to XSS in the folder contents view, if a Contributor has created a folder with a SCRIPT tag in the description field.
How severe is CVE-2021-35959?
CVE-2021-35959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.