CVE-2021-47716

CVE-2021-47716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Orangescrum 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

Description

Orangescrum 1.8.0 contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through various input parameters. Attackers can exploit parameters like 'projid', 'CS_message', and 'name' to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browsers by submitting crafted payloads through application endpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47716?
Orangescrum 1.8.0 contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through various input parameters. Attackers can exploit parameters like 'projid', 'CS_message', and 'name' to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browsers by submitting crafted payloads through application endpoints.
How severe is CVE-2021-47716?
CVE-2021-47716 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-2021-47716 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-47716?
CVE-2021-47716 affects Orangescrum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47716?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-47716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2021-47716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204843.
When was CVE-2021-47716 published?
CVE-2021-47716 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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