How severe is CVE-2021-25838?

CVE-2021-25838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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-2021-25838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25838?

CVE-2021-25838 affects Minthcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25838?

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

When was CVE-2021-25838 published?

CVE-2021-25838 was published on 2021-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25838

CVE-2021-25838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minthcm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Minthcm
Published: 2021-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Import function in MintHCM RELEASE 3.0.8 allows an attacker to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) payload in file-upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25838?: The Import function in MintHCM RELEASE 3.0.8 allows an attacker to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) payload in file-upload.
How severe is CVE-2021-25838?: CVE-2021-25838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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-2021-25838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25838?: CVE-2021-25838 affects Minthcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25838 published?: CVE-2021-25838 was published on 2021-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:minthcm:minthcm:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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