How severe is CVE-2021-23495?

CVE-2021-23495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-23495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23495?

CVE-2021-23495 affects Karma Project Karma. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23495?

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

When was CVE-2021-23495 published?

CVE-2021-23495 was published on 2022-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23495

CVE-2021-23495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Karma Project Karma with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Karma Project Karma
Published: 2022-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package karma before 6.3.16 are vulnerable to Open Redirect due to missing validation of the return_url query parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23495?: The package karma before 6.3.16 are vulnerable to Open Redirect due to missing validation of the return_url query parameter.
How severe is CVE-2021-23495?: CVE-2021-23495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-23495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23495?: CVE-2021-23495 affects Karma Project Karma. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23495 published?: CVE-2021-23495 was published on 2022-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:karma_project:karma:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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