How severe is CVE-2021-25988?

CVE-2021-25988 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-2021-25988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25988?

CVE-2021-25988 affects If-me Ifme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25988?

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

When was CVE-2021-25988 published?

CVE-2021-25988 was published on 2021-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25988

CVE-2021-25988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in If-me Ifme 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: If-me Ifme
Published: 2021-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In “ifme”, versions 1.0.0 to v7.31.4 are vulnerable against stored XSS vulnerability (notifications section) which can be directly triggered by sending an ally request to the admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25988?: In “ifme”, versions 1.0.0 to v7.31.4 are vulnerable against stored XSS vulnerability (notifications section) which can be directly triggered by sending an ally request to the admin.
How severe is CVE-2021-25988?: CVE-2021-25988 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-2021-25988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25988?: CVE-2021-25988 affects If-me Ifme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25988 published?: CVE-2021-25988 was published on 2021-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:if-me:ifme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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