CVE-2021-36801

CVE-2021-36801 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akaunting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

Akaunting version 2.1.12 and earlier suffers from an authentication bypass issue in the user-controllable field, companies[0]. This issue was fixed in version 2.1.13 of the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36801?
Akaunting version 2.1.12 and earlier suffers from an authentication bypass issue in the user-controllable field, companies[0]. This issue was fixed in version 2.1.13 of the product.
How severe is CVE-2021-36801?
CVE-2021-36801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36801 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36801?
CVE-2021-36801 affects Akaunting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36801?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-36801 published?
CVE-2021-36801 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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