How severe is CVE-2021-44649?

CVE-2021-44649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44649?

CVE-2021-44649 affects Django-cms Django Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44649?

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

When was CVE-2021-44649 published?

CVE-2021-44649 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44649

CVE-2021-44649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Django-cms Django Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Django-cms Django Cms
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Django CMS 3.7.3 does not validate the plugin_type parameter while generating error messages for an invalid plugin type, resulting in a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browser of the affected user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44649?: Django CMS 3.7.3 does not validate the plugin_type parameter while generating error messages for an invalid plugin type, resulting in a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browser of the affected user.
How severe is CVE-2021-44649?: CVE-2021-44649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44649?: CVE-2021-44649 affects Django-cms Django Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44649 published?: CVE-2021-44649 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:django-cms:django_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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