How severe is CVE-2021-21668?

CVE-2021-21668 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-2021-21668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21668?

CVE-2021-21668 affects Jenkins Scriptler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21668?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-21668 published?

CVE-2021-21668 was published on 2021-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21668

CVE-2021-21668 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Scriptler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Scriptler
Published: 2021-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Scriptler Plugin 3.1 and earlier does not escape script content, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Scriptler/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21668?: Jenkins Scriptler Plugin 3.1 and earlier does not escape script content, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Scriptler/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2021-21668?: CVE-2021-21668 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-2021-21668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21668?: CVE-2021-21668 affects Jenkins Scriptler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-21668 published?: CVE-2021-21668 was published on 2021-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:scriptler:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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