CVE-2021-42228
CVE-2021-42228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kindsoft Kindeditor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Kindsoft Kindeditor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x, as demonstrated by examples/uploadbutton.html.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-42228?
- A Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x, as demonstrated by examples/uploadbutton.html.
- How severe is CVE-2021-42228?
- CVE-2021-42228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-42228 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-42228?
- CVE-2021-42228 affects Kindsoft Kindeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-42228?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-42228 published?
- CVE-2021-42228 was published on 2021-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kindsoft:kindeditor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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