How severe is CVE-2021-4291?

CVE-2021-4291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-4291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4291?

CVE-2021-4291 affects Openmrs Admin Ui Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4291?

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

When was CVE-2021-4291 published?

CVE-2021-4291 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4291

CVE-2021-4291 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openmrs Admin Ui Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openmrs Admin Ui Module
Published: 2022-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in OpenMRS Admin UI Module up to 1.5.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file omod/src/main/webapp/pages/metadata/locations/location.gsp. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.6.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is a7eefb5f69f6c50a3bffcb138bb8ea57cb41a9b6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216916.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4291?: A vulnerability was found in OpenMRS Admin UI Module up to 1.5.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file omod/src/main/webapp/pages/metadata/locations/location.gsp. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.6.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is a7eefb5f69f6c50a3bffcb138bb8ea57cb41a9b6. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216916.
How severe is CVE-2021-4291?: CVE-2021-4291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-4291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4291?: CVE-2021-4291 affects Openmrs Admin Ui Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-4291 published?: CVE-2021-4291 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmrs:admin_ui_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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