CVE-2021-27673
CWE-79Published: April 15, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the "admin_boxes.ajax.php" component of Tribal Systems Zenario CMS v8.8.52729 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting arbitrary HTML into the "cID" parameter when creating a new HTML component.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-27673 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-27673 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts