How severe is CVE-2021-45071?

CVE-2021-45071 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-2021-45071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45071?

CVE-2021-45071 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45071?

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

When was CVE-2021-45071 published?

CVE-2021-45071 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45071

CVE-2021-45071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Odoo 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Odoo
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script in the browser of a victim, via crafted uploaded file names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45071?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script in the browser of a victim, via crafted uploaded file names.
How severe is CVE-2021-45071?: CVE-2021-45071 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-2021-45071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45071?: CVE-2021-45071 primarily affects Odoo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-45071 published?: CVE-2021-45071 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:odoo:odoo:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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