What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-42227?

CVE-2021-42227 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-42227?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-42227. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Kindeditor CVE-2021-42227

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2021-10-14 cve@mitre.org

Google XSS Kindeditor

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 14, 2021 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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. 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). Affected products include: Kindsoft Kindeditor.

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.