CVE-2021-47914 (GCVE-0-2021-47914)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-01 12:15 – Updated: 2026-03-05 01:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
PHP Melody 3.0 Persistent XSS Vulnerability via Edit Video Parameter
Summary
PHP Melody version 3.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in the edit-video.php submitted parameter that allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript, potentially leading to session hijacking, persistent phishing, and manipulation of application modules.
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-02 20:04 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
VulnCheck
CNA
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php… | exploit |
| https://www.phpsugar.com/blog/2021/09/php-melody-… | patch |
| https://www.phpsugar.com/phpmelody.html | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/php-melody-p… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSUGAR | PHP Melody |
Affected:
3.0
cpe:2.3:a:phpsugar:php_melody:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2021-10-20 00:00
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