How severe is CVE-2021-41162?

CVE-2021-41162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41162?

CVE-2021-41162 primarily affects Combodo Itop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41162?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-41162 published?

CVE-2021-41162 was published on 2022-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41162

CVE-2021-41162 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Combodo Itop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Combodo Itop
Published: 2022-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Combodo iTop is a web based IT Service Management tool. In 3.0.0 beta releases prior to beta6 the `ajax.render.php?operation=wizard_helper` page did not properly escape the user supplied parameters, allowing for a cross site scripting attack vector. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41162?: Combodo iTop is a web based IT Service Management tool. In 3.0.0 beta releases prior to beta6 the `ajax.render.php?operation=wizard_helper` page did not properly escape the user supplied parameters, allowing for a cross site scripting attack vector. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-41162?: CVE-2021-41162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41162?: CVE-2021-41162 primarily affects Combodo Itop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-41162 published?: CVE-2021-41162 was published on 2022-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:combodo:itop:3.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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