How severe is CVE-2021-40238?

CVE-2021-40238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40238?

CVE-2021-40238 affects Webuzo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40238?

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

When was CVE-2021-40238 published?

CVE-2021-40238 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40238

CVE-2021-40238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webuzo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webuzo
Published: 2021-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross Site Scriptiong (XSS) vulnerability exists in the admin panel in Webuzo < 2.9.0 via an HTTP request to a non-existent page, which is activated by administrators viewing the "Error Log" page. An attacker can leverage this to achieve Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via the "Cron Jobs" functionality of Webuzo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40238?: A Cross Site Scriptiong (XSS) vulnerability exists in the admin panel in Webuzo < 2.9.0 via an HTTP request to a non-existent page, which is activated by administrators viewing the "Error Log" page. An attacker can leverage this to achieve Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via the "Cron Jobs" functionality of Webuzo.
How severe is CVE-2021-40238?: CVE-2021-40238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40238?: CVE-2021-40238 affects Webuzo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40238 published?: CVE-2021-40238 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webuzo:webuzo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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