How severe is CVE-2021-42868?

CVE-2021-42868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-42868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42868?

CVE-2021-42868 affects Chikitsa Patient Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-42868 published?

CVE-2021-42868 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-42868

CVE-2021-42868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chikitsa Patient Management Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Chikitsa Patient Management Software
Published: 2022-03-31
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Chikista Patient Management Software 2.0.2 in the first_name parameter in (1) patient/insert, (2) patient_report, (3) appointment_report, (4) visit_report, and (5) bill_detail_report pages. .

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42868?: A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Chikista Patient Management Software 2.0.2 in the first_name parameter in (1) patient/insert, (2) patient_report, (3) appointment_report, (4) visit_report, and (5) bill_detail_report pages. .
How severe is CVE-2021-42868?: CVE-2021-42868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-42868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42868?: CVE-2021-42868 affects Chikitsa Patient Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-42868 published?: CVE-2021-42868 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chikitsa:patient_management_software:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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