How severe is CVE-2021-36713?

CVE-2021-36713 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-2021-36713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36713?

CVE-2021-36713 affects Sprymedia Datatables. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36713?

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

When was CVE-2021-36713 published?

CVE-2021-36713 was published on 2023-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36713

CVE-2021-36713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sprymedia Datatables 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: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sprymedia Datatables
Published: 2023-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the DataTables plug-in 1.9.2 for jQuery allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the sBaseName parameter to function _fnCreateCookie. NOTE: 1.9.2 is a version from 2012.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36713?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the DataTables plug-in 1.9.2 for jQuery allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the sBaseName parameter to function _fnCreateCookie. NOTE: 1.9.2 is a version from 2012.
How severe is CVE-2021-36713?: CVE-2021-36713 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-2021-36713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36713?: CVE-2021-36713 affects Sprymedia Datatables. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36713?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36713 published?: CVE-2021-36713 was published on 2023-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sprymedia:datatables:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:jquery:*:*

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