Tadtools
CVE-2021-41565
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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1DescriptionNVD
TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS attacks.
AnalysisAI
TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS attacks. Affected products include: Tadtools Project Tadtools.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.
The file extension of the TadTools file upload function fails to filter, thus remote attackers can upload any types of f
TadTools special page is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the specific parameter to del
Same weakness CWE-79 – Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
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