How severe is CVE-2021-25974?

CVE-2021-25974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25974?

CVE-2021-25974 affects Publify Project Publify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25974?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-25974 published?

CVE-2021-25974 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25974

CVE-2021-25974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Publify Project Publify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Publify Project Publify
Published: 2021-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Publify, versions v8.0 to v9.2.4 are vulnerable to stored XSS. A user with a “publisher” role is able to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code while creating a page/article.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25974?: In Publify, versions v8.0 to v9.2.4 are vulnerable to stored XSS. A user with a “publisher” role is able to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code while creating a page/article.
How severe is CVE-2021-25974?: CVE-2021-25974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25974?: CVE-2021-25974 affects Publify Project Publify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25974 published?: CVE-2021-25974 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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CVE-2022-0524 — High (CVSS 7.5): Business Logic Errors in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.7.
CVE-2023-0569 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.10.
CVE-2022-2815 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.10.
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