How severe is CVE-2021-38725?

CVE-2021-38725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38725?

CVE-2021-38725 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38725?

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

When was CVE-2021-38725 published?

CVE-2021-38725 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38725

CVE-2021-38725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms
Published: 2021-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fuel CMS 1.5.0 has a brute force vulnerability in fuel/modules/fuel/controllers/Login.php

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38725?: Fuel CMS 1.5.0 has a brute force vulnerability in fuel/modules/fuel/controllers/Login.php
How severe is CVE-2021-38725?: CVE-2021-38725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38725?: CVE-2021-38725 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38725 published?: CVE-2021-38725 was published on 2021-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thedaylightstudio:fuel_cms:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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