How severe is CVE-2021-28656?

CVE-2021-28656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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-2021-28656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28656?

CVE-2021-28656 affects Apache Zeppelin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28656?

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

Does CVE-2021-28656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-28656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1270.

When was CVE-2021-28656 published?

CVE-2021-28656 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28656

CVE-2021-28656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1270
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Apache Zeppelin
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Credential page of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to submit malicious request. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28656?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Credential page of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to submit malicious request. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2021-28656?: CVE-2021-28656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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-2021-28656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28656?: CVE-2021-28656 affects Apache Zeppelin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-28656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-28656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1270.
When was CVE-2021-28656 published?: CVE-2021-28656 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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