CVE-2021-21286

Name: CVE-2021-21286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-01T16:15:13.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AVideo Platform is an open-source Audio and Video platform. It is similar to a self-hosted YouTube. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVideo Platform is an open-source Audio and Video platform. It is similar to a self-hosted YouTube. In AVideo Platform before version 10.2 there is an authorization bypass vulnerability which enables an ordinary user to get admin control. This is fixed in version 10.2. All queries now remove the pass hash and the recoverPass hash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wwbn	Avideo	< 10.2

References

https://avideo.tube/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-xq8j-fhg5-hr39Third Party Advisory
https://avideo.tube/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-xq8j-fhg5-hr39Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21286?

How severe is CVE-2021-21286?

CVE-2021-21286 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21286?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST