CVE-2021-45329
CVE-2021-45329 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitea 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: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Gitea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Gitea before 1.5.1 via the repository settings inside the external wiki/issue tracker URL field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-45329?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Gitea before 1.5.1 via the repository settings inside the external wiki/issue tracker URL field.
- How severe is CVE-2021-45329?
- CVE-2021-45329 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-2021-45329 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-45329?
- CVE-2021-45329 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-45329?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-45329 published?
- CVE-2021-45329 was published on 2022-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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