How severe is CVE-2021-37781?

CVE-2021-37781 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-2021-37781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37781?

CVE-2021-37781 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37781?

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

When was CVE-2021-37781 published?

CVE-2021-37781 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37781

CVE-2021-37781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System
Published: 2022-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via editempprofile.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37781?: Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via editempprofile.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-37781?: CVE-2021-37781 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-2021-37781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37781?: CVE-2021-37781 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-37781 published?: CVE-2021-37781 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:employee_record_management_system:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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