How severe is CVE-2021-43137?

CVE-2021-43137 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-2021-43137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43137?

CVE-2021-43137 affects Phpgurukul Hostel Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43137?

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-2021-43137 published?

CVE-2021-43137 was published on 2021-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43137

CVE-2021-43137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Hostel Management System 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Hostel Management System
Published: 2021-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exits in hostel management system 2.1 via the name field in my-profile.php. Chaining to this both vulnerabilities leads to account takeover.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43137?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exits in hostel management system 2.1 via the name field in my-profile.php. Chaining to this both vulnerabilities leads to account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2021-43137?: CVE-2021-43137 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-2021-43137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43137?: CVE-2021-43137 affects Phpgurukul Hostel Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43137?: 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-2021-43137 published?: CVE-2021-43137 was published on 2021-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50461

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:hostel_management_system:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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