How severe is CVE-2021-23418?

CVE-2021-23418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-23418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23418?

CVE-2021-23418 affects Glances Project Glances. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23418?

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

When was CVE-2021-23418 published?

CVE-2021-23418 was published on 2021-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23418

CVE-2021-23418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Glances Project Glances with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Glances Project Glances
Published: 2021-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package glances before 3.2.1 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection via the use of Fault to parse untrusted XML data, which is known to be vulnerable to XML attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23418?: The package glances before 3.2.1 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection via the use of Fault to parse untrusted XML data, which is known to be vulnerable to XML attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-23418?: CVE-2021-23418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-23418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23418?: CVE-2021-23418 affects Glances Project Glances. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23418 published?: CVE-2021-23418 was published on 2021-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:glances_project:glances:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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