How severe is CVE-2021-32853?

CVE-2021-32853 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-2021-32853 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-2021-32853?

CVE-2021-32853 affects Erxes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32853?

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

When was CVE-2021-32853 published?

CVE-2021-32853 was published on 2023-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32853

CVE-2021-32853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Erxes 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Erxes
Published: 2023-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Erxes, an experience operating system (XOS) with a set of plugins, is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in versions 0.22.3 and prior. This results in client-side code execution. The victim must follow a malicious link or be redirected there from malicious web site. There are no known patches.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32853?: Erxes, an experience operating system (XOS) with a set of plugins, is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in versions 0.22.3 and prior. This results in client-side code execution. The victim must follow a malicious link or be redirected there from malicious web site. There are no known patches.
How severe is CVE-2021-32853?: CVE-2021-32853 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-2021-32853 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-2021-32853?: CVE-2021-32853 affects Erxes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32853 published?: CVE-2021-32853 was published on 2023-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:erxes:erxes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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