How severe is CVE-2021-37470?

CVE-2021-37470 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-2021-37470 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-2021-37470?

CVE-2021-37470 affects Nchsoftware Webdictate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37470?

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

When was CVE-2021-37470 published?

CVE-2021-37470 was published on 2021-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37470

CVE-2021-37470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nchsoftware Webdictate 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: Nchsoftware Webdictate
Published: 2021-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In NCH WebDictate v2.13, persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists in the Recipient Name field. An authenticated user can add or modify the affected field to inject arbitrary JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37470?: In NCH WebDictate v2.13, persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS) exists in the Recipient Name field. An authenticated user can add or modify the affected field to inject arbitrary JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2021-37470?: CVE-2021-37470 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-2021-37470 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-2021-37470?: CVE-2021-37470 affects Nchsoftware Webdictate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-37470 published?: CVE-2021-37470 was published on 2021-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nchsoftware:webdictate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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