Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-27330 is a cross-site scripting issue in Triconsole Datepicker Calendar before 3.77. If exposed, an attacker could run script in a user's browser and potentially access still-active authentication cookies, enabling follow-on abuse. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted legacy-web risk. Prioritize remediation if the component is internet-facing, used in authenticated workflows, or handles privileged sessions. Lower urgency if the component is absent or unreachable.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in calendar_form.php for Triconsole Datepicker Calendar versions earlier than 3.77. Public exploit references exist, including Exploit-DB and Packet Storm entries, but the bundle does not confirm exploitation in the wild, affected CPEs, CWE mapping, or vendor remediation details beyond the version boundary.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where legacy Triconsole Datepicker Calendar code is deployed on public or authenticated web applications, especially if calendar_form.php is reachable and sessions use cookies that remain active after login.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites public exploit writeups, so defenders should assume the vulnerability is publicly known. KEV is false and no cited source confirms active exploitation. No exploit mechanics should be needed for defensive prioritization.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited: the CVE names the vulnerable file and version range, and references public exploit disclosures. It does not include CVSS, CPEs, CWE, detailed vendor advisory text, or confirmed patch instructions in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications using Triconsole Datepicker Calendar and identify versions before 3.77.
- Check vendor guidance and update to a non-affected version if available.
- Remove or disable unused Triconsole calendar code, especially calendar_form.php.
- Restrict access to affected paths until remediation is confirmed.
- Review session cookie protections to reduce XSS impact, without treating them as a fix.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Triconsole Datepicker Calendar is present in web roots or application dependencies.
- Verify the deployed component version and whether it is earlier than 3.77.
- Check whether calendar_form.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs and security telemetry for suspicious requests to the affected path.
- Document findings without running public exploit code in production.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 source CVE List V5
- http://www.triconsole.com/ CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- http://www.triconsole.com/php/calendar_datepicker.php CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49597 CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161570/Triconsole-3.75-Cross-Site-Scripting.html CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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