How severe is CVE-2021-44916?

CVE-2021-44916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44916?

CVE-2021-44916 affects Opmantek Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44916?

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

When was CVE-2021-44916 published?

CVE-2021-44916 was published on 2021-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44916

CVE-2021-44916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opmantek Open-audit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opmantek Open-audit
Published: 2021-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Opmantek Open-AudIT Community 4.2.0 (Fixed in 4.3.0) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If a bad value is passed to the routine via a URL, malicious JavaScript code can be executed in the victim's browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44916?: Opmantek Open-AudIT Community 4.2.0 (Fixed in 4.3.0) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If a bad value is passed to the routine via a URL, malicious JavaScript code can be executed in the victim's browser.
How severe is CVE-2021-44916?: CVE-2021-44916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44916?: CVE-2021-44916 affects Opmantek Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44916 published?: CVE-2021-44916 was published on 2021-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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