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CVE-2021-41565: Tad TadTools - Reflected XSS

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.1 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2021-10-08 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-79

Description

TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS attacks.

Affected products

• TadTools: before 3.2.2 — fixed in 3.2.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: TadTools 3.2.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5169-327ef-1.html
• https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-5169-327ef-1.html

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