How severe is CVE-2021-25986?

CVE-2021-25986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25986 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-2021-25986?

CVE-2021-25986 affects Django-wiki Project Django-wiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25986?

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

When was CVE-2021-25986 published?

CVE-2021-25986 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25986

CVE-2021-25986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Django-wiki Project Django-wiki 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Django-wiki Project Django-wiki
Published: 2021-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Django-wiki, versions 0.0.20 to 0.7.8 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Notifications Section. An attacker who has access to edit pages can inject JavaScript payload in the title field. When a victim gets a notification regarding the changes made in the application, the payload in the notification panel renders and loads external JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25986?: In Django-wiki, versions 0.0.20 to 0.7.8 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Notifications Section. An attacker who has access to edit pages can inject JavaScript payload in the title field. When a victim gets a notification regarding the changes made in the application, the payload in the notification panel renders and loads external JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2021-25986?: CVE-2021-25986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25986 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-2021-25986?: CVE-2021-25986 affects Django-wiki Project Django-wiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25986 published?: CVE-2021-25986 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:django-wiki_project:django-wiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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