How severe is CVE-2021-45232?

CVE-2021-45232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-45232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45232?

CVE-2021-45232 affects Apache Apisix Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-45232 published?

CVE-2021-45232 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45232

CVE-2021-45232 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix Dashboard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 86% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Apache Apisix Dashboard
Published: 2021-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45232?: In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-45232?: CVE-2021-45232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-45232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45232?: CVE-2021-45232 affects Apache Apisix Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-45232 published?: CVE-2021-45232 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:apisix_dashboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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