How severe is CVE-2021-23178?

CVE-2021-23178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-23178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23178?

CVE-2021-23178 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23178?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23178 published?

CVE-2021-23178 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23178

CVE-2021-23178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Odoo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Odoo
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier allows attackers to validate online payments with a tokenized payment method that belongs to another user, causing the victim's payment method to be charged instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23178?: Improper access control in Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier allows attackers to validate online payments with a tokenized payment method that belongs to another user, causing the victim's payment method to be charged instead.
How severe is CVE-2021-23178?: CVE-2021-23178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-23178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23178?: CVE-2021-23178 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23178 published?: CVE-2021-23178 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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