How severe is CVE-2021-34073?

CVE-2021-34073 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-2021-34073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-34073?

CVE-2021-34073 affects Gadget Works Online Ordering System Project Gadget Works Online Ordering System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34073?

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

When was CVE-2021-34073 published?

CVE-2021-34073 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-34073

CVE-2021-34073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gadget Works Online Ordering System Project Gadget Works Online Ordering System 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gadget Works Online Ordering System Project Gadget Works Online Ordering System
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilty exists in Sourcecodester Gadget Works Online Ordering System in PHP/MySQLi 1.0 via the Category parameter in an add function in category/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34073?: A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilty exists in Sourcecodester Gadget Works Online Ordering System in PHP/MySQLi 1.0 via the Category parameter in an add function in category/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-34073?: CVE-2021-34073 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-2021-34073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-34073?: CVE-2021-34073 affects Gadget Works Online Ordering System Project Gadget Works Online Ordering System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-34073 published?: CVE-2021-34073 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49904

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gadget_works_online_ordering_system_project:gadget_works_online_ordering_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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