CVE-2021-47931
Exponent CMS 2.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities Stored XSS Authentication
Description
Exponent CMS 2.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the Title and Text Block parameters in the text editing endpoint. Attackers can inject iframe payloads with embedded SVG onload events to execute arbitrary JavaScript, and the application also exposes database credentials in responses and lacks brute-force protection on authentication endpoints.
INFO
Published Date :
May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-47931
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Exponent CMS to a version that patches XSS.
- Sanitize user input in Title and Text Block parameters.
- Remove database credentials from API responses.
- Implement rate limiting and account lockout for authentication.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-47931.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50611 | |
| https://www.exponentcms.org/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exponent-cms-multiple-vulnerabilities-stored-xss-authentication |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-47931 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Exponent CMS 2.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the Title and Text Block parameters in the text editing endpoint. Attackers can inject iframe payloads with embedded SVG onload events to execute arbitrary JavaScript, and the application also exposes database credentials in responses and lacks brute-force protection on authentication endpoints. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50611 Added Reference https://www.exponentcms.org/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exponent-cms-multiple-vulnerabilities-stored-xss-authentication