Is CVE-2021-25982 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-25982 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-25982 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-25982 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25982?

CVE-2021-25982 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-25982

CWE-79Published: November 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Factor (App Framework & Headless CMS) forum plugin, versions 1.3.5 to 1.8.30, are vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) at the “search” parameter in the URL. An unauthenticated attacker can execute malicious JavaScript code and steal the session cookies.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25982 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.