Vulnerability Description
Django CMS 3.7.3 does not validate the plugin_type parameter while generating error messages for an invalid plugin type, resulting in a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browser of the affected user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Django-Cms | Django Cms | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/Django-CMS-Reflected-XSS-Vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.django-cms.org/en/blog/2020/07/22/django-cms-security-updates-1/Vendor Advisory
- https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/Django-CMS-Reflected-XSS-Vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.django-cms.org/en/blog/2020/07/22/django-cms-security-updates-1/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-44649?
CVE-2021-44649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Django CMS 3.7.3 does not validate the plugin_type parameter while generating error messages for an invalid plugin type, resulting in a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability allo...
How severe is CVE-2021-44649?
CVE-2021-44649 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-2021-44649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Django-Cms Django Cms.