CVE-2021-37502
CVE-2021-37502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automad 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Automad
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in automad 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the user name field when adding a user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37502?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in automad 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the user name field when adding a user.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37502?
- CVE-2021-37502 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-2021-37502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-37502?
- CVE-2021-37502 affects Automad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-37502?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-37502 published?
- CVE-2021-37502 was published on 2023-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:automad:automad:1.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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