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CVE-2021-4293

3.5 · LOW

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in gnuboard youngcart5 up to 5.4.5.1.

Published Dec 28, 2022CWE-79EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2021-4293 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in gnuboard youngcart5 up to 5.4.5.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file adm/menu_list_update.php. The manipulation of the argument me_link leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 5.4.5.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 70daa537adfa47b87af12d85f1e698fff01785ff. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216954 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4293?

CVE-2021-4293 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 28, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2021-4293?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-4293?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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