How severe is CVE-2021-41716?

CVE-2021-41716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41716?

CVE-2021-41716 affects Mahadiscom Mahavitaran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41716?

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-2021-41716 published?

CVE-2021-41716 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2021-41716

CVE-2021-41716 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mahadiscom Mahavitaran with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mahadiscom Mahavitaran
Published: 2021-12-07
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior is vulnerable to remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in password rest function

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41716?: Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior is vulnerable to remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in password rest function
How severe is CVE-2021-41716?: CVE-2021-41716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41716?: CVE-2021-41716 affects Mahadiscom Mahavitaran. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41716?: 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-2021-41716 published?: CVE-2021-41716 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41716-mahavitaran-android-application-account-take-over-via-otp-fixation/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mahadiscom:mahavitaran:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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