CVE-2021-32160
CVE-2021-32160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin 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: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Webmin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the Add Users feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32160?
- A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the Add Users feature.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32160?
- CVE-2021-32160 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-2021-32160 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-32160?
- CVE-2021-32160 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-32160?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-32160 published?
- CVE-2021-32160 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.973:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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