HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-4302
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-4302

CWE-79Published: January 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.26. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.9.27 is able to address this issue. The patch is named b39db9c7ad3800f319195ff0e26a0981395b1c54. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217419.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-4302 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

phpwcms1 product(s)
phpwcms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-4302
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 4, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-4302 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.