CVE-2021-47732 (GCVE-0-2021-47732)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-23 19:34 – Updated: 2025-12-23 20:45
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Title
CMSimple 5.2 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Filebrowser External Input
Summary
CMSimple 5.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Filebrowser External input field that allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript. Attackers can place unfiltered JavaScript code that executes when users click on Page or Files tabs, enabling persistent script injection.
Severity ?
5.1 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
CMSimple CMSimple Affected: CMSimple 5.2
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Credits
Quadron Research Lab
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