How severe is CVE-2021-45081?

CVE-2021-45081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-45081 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-2021-45081?

CVE-2021-45081 affects Cobbler Project Cobbler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45081?

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

When was CVE-2021-45081 published?

CVE-2021-45081 was published on 2022-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45081

CVE-2021-45081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cobbler Project Cobbler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Cobbler Project Cobbler
Published: 2022-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Cobbler through 3.3.1. Routines in several files use the HTTP protocol instead of the more secure HTTPS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45081?: An issue was discovered in Cobbler through 3.3.1. Routines in several files use the HTTP protocol instead of the more secure HTTPS.
How severe is CVE-2021-45081?: CVE-2021-45081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45081 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-2021-45081?: CVE-2021-45081 affects Cobbler Project Cobbler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-45081 published?: CVE-2021-45081 was published on 2022-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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