How severe is CVE-2021-27695?

CVE-2021-27695 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-2021-27695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27695?

CVE-2021-27695 affects Openmaint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27695?

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

When was CVE-2021-27695 published?

CVE-2021-27695 was published on 2021-03-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-27695

CVE-2021-27695 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openmaint 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openmaint
Published: 2021-03-15
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in openMAINT 2.1-3.3-b allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via any "Add" sections, such as Add Card Building & Floor, or others in the Name and Code Parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27695?: Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in openMAINT 2.1-3.3-b allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via any "Add" sections, such as Add Card Building & Floor, or others in the Name and Code Parameters.
How severe is CVE-2021-27695?: CVE-2021-27695 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-2021-27695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27695?: CVE-2021-27695 affects Openmaint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-27695 published?: CVE-2021-27695 was published on 2021-03-15 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmaint:openmaint:2.1-3.3-b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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