Cotonti Siena
CVE-2021-47808
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitation requires authentication. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Cotonti Siena 0.9.19 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin configuration panel's site title parameter. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through the 'maintitle' parameter to execute scripts when administrators view the page. [CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Cotonti Siena. Cotonti Siena 0.9.19 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin configuration panel's site title parameter. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through the 'maintitle' parameter to execute scripts when administrators view the page.
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Cotonti Siena 0.9.19 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin configuration panel's site title parameter. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through the 'maintitle' parameter to execute scripts when administrators view the page.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Cotonti Siena 0.9.19 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2021-47808, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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