How severe is CVE-2021-41770?

CVE-2021-41770 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-2021-41770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41770?

CVE-2021-41770 affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41770?

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.

When was CVE-2021-41770 published?

CVE-2021-41770 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41770

CVE-2021-41770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingfederate 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingfederate
Published: 2021-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ping Identity PingFederate before 10.3.1 mishandles pre-parsing validation, leading to an XXE attack that can achieve XML file disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41770?: Ping Identity PingFederate before 10.3.1 mishandles pre-parsing validation, leading to an XXE attack that can achieve XML file disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2021-41770?: CVE-2021-41770 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-2021-41770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41770?: CVE-2021-41770 affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41770?: 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.
When was CVE-2021-41770 published?: CVE-2021-41770 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingfederate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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