How severe is CVE-2021-45111?

CVE-2021-45111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-45111 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45111?

CVE-2021-45111 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-2021-45111?

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-2021-45111 published?

CVE-2021-45111 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45111

CVE-2021-45111 is a high-severity vulnerability in Odoo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Odoo
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger the creation of demonstration data, including user accounts with known credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45111?: Improper access control in Odoo Community 15.0 and earlier and Odoo Enterprise 15.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to trigger the creation of demonstration data, including user accounts with known credentials.
How severe is CVE-2021-45111?: CVE-2021-45111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45111 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45111?: CVE-2021-45111 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-2021-45111?: 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-2021-45111 published?: CVE-2021-45111 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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