How severe is CVE-2021-40579?

CVE-2021-40579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40579?

CVE-2021-40579 affects Online Enrollment Management System Project Online Enrollment Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40579?

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

When was CVE-2021-40579 published?

CVE-2021-40579 was published on 2021-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40579

CVE-2021-40579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Online Enrollment Management System Project Online Enrollment Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Online Enrollment Management System Project Online Enrollment Management System
Published: 2021-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

https://www.sourcecodester.com/ Online Enrollment Management System in PHP and PayPal Free Source Code 1.0 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: gain privileges (remote).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40579?: https://www.sourcecodester.com/ Online Enrollment Management System in PHP and PayPal Free Source Code 1.0 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: gain privileges (remote).
How severe is CVE-2021-40579?: CVE-2021-40579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40579?: CVE-2021-40579 affects Online Enrollment Management System Project Online Enrollment Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40579 published?: CVE-2021-40579 was published on 2021-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_enrollment_management_system_project:online_enrollment_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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