How severe is CVE-2021-41719?

CVE-2021-41719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41719?

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

Does CVE-2021-41719 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-41719 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-28731.

When was CVE-2021-41719 published?

CVE-2021-41719 was published on 2025-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41719

CVE-2021-41719 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-598.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-28731
Weakness: CWE-598
Published: 2025-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited Mahavitran IOS Application 16.1 application till version 16.1 communicates using the GET method to process requests that contain sensitive information such as user account name and password, which can expose that information through the browser's history, referrers, web logs, and other sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41719?: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited Mahavitran IOS Application 16.1 application till version 16.1 communicates using the GET method to process requests that contain sensitive information such as user account name and password, which can expose that information through the browser's history, referrers, web logs, and other sources.
How severe is CVE-2021-41719?: CVE-2021-41719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2021-41719 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-41719 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-28731.
When was CVE-2021-41719 published?: CVE-2021-41719 was published on 2025-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41719-mseb-ios-application-sensitive-information-exposure/

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