CVE-2021-47947 (GCVE-0-2021-47947)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-10 12:44 – Updated: 2026-05-24 01:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Projectsend r1295 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via files-edit.php
Summary
Projectsend r1295 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted input in the 'name' parameter of files-edit.php. Attackers can inject JavaScript payloads through the file name field that execute in the browser when the file is viewed by other users, particularly affecting System Administrator users on the Dashboard page.
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50240 | exploit |
| https://www.projectsend.org/ | product |
| https://www.projectsend.org/download/387/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projectsend | Projectsend |
Affected:
r1295
|
Date Public
2021-08-30 00:00
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