How severe is CVE-2021-41916?

CVE-2021-41916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2021-41916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41916?

CVE-2021-41916 affects Webtareas Project Webtareas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41916?

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-2021-41916 published?

CVE-2021-41916 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41916

CVE-2021-41916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webtareas Project Webtareas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Webtareas Project Webtareas
Published: 2021-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in webTareas version 2.4 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a new administrative profile and add a new user to the new profile. without the victim's knowledge, by enticing an authenticated admin user to visit an attacker's web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41916?: A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in webTareas version 2.4 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a new administrative profile and add a new user to the new profile. without the victim's knowledge, by enticing an authenticated admin user to visit an attacker's web page.
How severe is CVE-2021-41916?: CVE-2021-41916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2021-41916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41916?: CVE-2021-41916 affects Webtareas Project Webtareas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41916?: 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-2021-41916 published?: CVE-2021-41916 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/webtareas-multiple-vulnerabilities-i/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webtareas_project:webtareas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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