CVE-2021-4270: imprint_cms_project imprint_cms Improper Neutralization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-4270 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Improper Neutralization vulnerability in imprint_cms_project imprint_cms. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 14-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Imprint CMS. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function SearchForm of the file ImprintCMS/Models/ViewHelpers.cs. The manipulation of the argument query leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The name of the patch is 6140b140ccd02b5e4e7d6ba013ac1225724487f4. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216474 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

• CWE-707Improper NeutralizationThe product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.