How severe is CVE-2021-45968?

CVE-2021-45968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-45968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45968?

CVE-2021-45968 primarily affects Jivesoftware Jive. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45968?

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-2021-45968 published?

CVE-2021-45968 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45968

CVE-2021-45968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jivesoftware Jive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Jivesoftware Jive
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in xmppserver jar in the XMPP Server component of the JIve platform, as used in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x (and in other products). An endpoint in the backend Tomcat server of the Pascom allows SSRF, a related issue to CVE-2019-18394.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45968?: An issue was discovered in xmppserver jar in the XMPP Server component of the JIve platform, as used in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x (and in other products). An endpoint in the backend Tomcat server of the Pascom allows SSRF, a related issue to CVE-2019-18394.
How severe is CVE-2021-45968?: CVE-2021-45968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45968?: CVE-2021-45968 primarily affects Jivesoftware Jive. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45968?: 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-2021-45968 published?: CVE-2021-45968 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:jivesoftware:jive:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pascom:cloud_phone_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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