CVE-2021-44649

MEDIUM
Published Jan 12, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
5.4 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Jan 12, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

Django CMS 3.7.3 does not validate the plugin_type parameter while generating error messages for an invalid plugin type, resulting in a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browser of the affected user.

CVSS Details

Base Score
5.4
Exploitability
2.3
Impact
2.7
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction Required
Scope Changed
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting Injection

Affected Products 4

VendorProductVersionRange
django-cmsdjango_cms*≥3.4.0  –  <3.4.7
django-cmsdjango_cms*≥3.5.0  –  <3.5.4
django-cmsdjango_cms*≥3.6.0  –  <3.6.1
django-cmsdjango_cms*≥3.7.0  –  <3.7.4

References 2

  • sahildhar.github.io https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/Django-CMS-Reflected-XSS-Vulnerability/
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • django-cms.org https://www.django-cms.org/en/blog/2020/07/22/django-cms-security-updates-1/
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.