How severe is CVE-2021-25763?

CVE-2021-25763 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25763?

CVE-2021-25763 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25763?

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

When was CVE-2021-25763 published?

CVE-2021-25763 was published on 2021-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25763

CVE-2021-25763 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Ktor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Jetbrains Ktor
Published: 2021-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains Ktor before 1.4.2, weak cipher suites were enabled by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25763?: In JetBrains Ktor before 1.4.2, weak cipher suites were enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2021-25763?: CVE-2021-25763 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25763?: CVE-2021-25763 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25763?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25763 published?: CVE-2021-25763 was published on 2021-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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