CVE-2021-43856
Description
Wiki.js is a wiki app built on Node.js. Wiki.js 2.5.263 and earlier is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting through non-image file uploads for file types that can be viewed directly inline in the browser. By creating a malicious file which can execute inline JS when viewed in the browser (e.g. XML files), a malicious Wiki.js user may stage a stored cross-site scripting attack. This allows the attacker to execute malicious JavaScript when the file is viewed directly by other users. The file must be opened directly by the user and will not trigger directly in a normal Wiki.js page. A patch in version 2.5.264 fixes this vulnerability by adding an optional (enabled by default) force download flag to all non-image file types, preventing the file from being viewed inline in the browser. As a workaround, disable file upload for all non-trusted users. --- Thanks to @Haxatron for reporting this vulnerability. Initially reported via https://huntr.dev/bounties/266bff09-00d9-43ca-a4bb-bb540642811f/
CVSS Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Weaknesses 1
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| requarks | wiki.js | * | <2.5.264 |
References 3
- github.com https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/commit/79bdd4409316adf649806de3e22352297f85cee0
- github.com https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/releases/tag/2.5.264
- github.com https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/security/advisories/GHSA-rhpf-929m-7fm2
Remediation
- github.com https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/commit/79bdd4409316adf649806de3e22352297f85cee0
- github.com https://github.com/Requarks/wiki/security/advisories/GHSA-rhpf-929m-7fm2