CVE-2021-32828 — nuxeo-platform-oauth
MEDIUMCVE-2021-32828 is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in org.nuxeo.ecm.platform:nuxeo-platform-oauth. 2 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
Nuxeo vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting leading to Remote Code Execution
Exploitation Status
Proof-of-concept exploit code exists
- CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.
Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2021-32828.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
How urgent is this, really
Where this sits among everything scored
Real-World Exposure
org.nuxeo.ecm.platform:nuxeo-platform-oauthReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
The Nuxeo Platform is an open source content management platform for building business applications. In version 11.5.109, the oauth2 REST API is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This XSS can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by levering the automation API.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.nuxeo.ecm.platform:nuxeo-platform-oauth | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
nuxeohylandResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.nuxeo.ecm.platform:nuxeo-platform-oauth, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of org.nuxeo.ecm.platform:nuxeo-platform-oauth for CVE-2021-32828. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2021-32828 in your dependencies?
Find it across Maven, including transitive dependencies.