CVE-2021-36739
CVE-2021-36739 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Pluto 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% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Apache Pluto
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The "first name" and "last name" fields of the Apache Pluto 3.1.0 MVCBean JSP portlet maven archetype are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36739?
- The "first name" and "last name" fields of the Apache Pluto 3.1.0 MVCBean JSP portlet maven archetype are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36739?
- CVE-2021-36739 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-2021-36739 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36739?
- CVE-2021-36739 affects Apache Pluto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36739?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-36739 published?
- CVE-2021-36739 was published on 2022-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:pluto:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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