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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2021-42227

Cross SIte Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x via a Google search inurl:/examples/uploadbutton.html and then the .html file on the website that uses this editor (the file suffix ...

Vulnerability Description

Cross SIte Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x via a Google search inurl:/examples/uploadbutton.html and then the .html file on the website that uses this editor (the file suffix is allowed).

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
KindsoftKindeditor>= 4.1, <= 4.1.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-42227?

CVE-2021-42227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross SIte Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x via a Google search inurl:/examples/uploadbutton.html and then the .html file on the website that uses this editor (the file suffix ...

How severe is CVE-2021-42227?

CVE-2021-42227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-42227?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kindsoft Kindeditor.