CVE-2021-41565
CVE-2021-41565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tadtools Project Tadtools 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% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tadtools Project Tadtools
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41565?
- TadTools special page parameter does not properly restrict the input of specific characters, thus remote attackers can inject JavaScript syntax without logging in, and further perform reflective XSS attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41565?
- CVE-2021-41565 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-2021-41565 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-41565?
- CVE-2021-41565 affects Tadtools Project Tadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-41565?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-41565 published?
- CVE-2021-41565 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tadtools_project:tadtools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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