CVE-2021-25838

Name: CVE-2021-25838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-26T14:15:08.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Import function in MintHCM RELEASE 3.0.8 allows an attacker to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) payload in file-upload.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Import function in MintHCM RELEASE 3.0.8 allows an attacker to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) payload in file-upload.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Minthcm	Minthcm	3.0.8

References

https://github.com/C1inton/CVE-Record/blob/master/CVE%20Record/%5BCVE-2021-25838%5DMintHCM%203.0.8.mdThird Party Advisory
https://minthcm.org/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/C1inton/CVE-Record/blob/master/CVE%20Record/%5BCVE-2021-25838%5DMintHCM%203.0.8.mdThird Party Advisory
https://minthcm.org/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25838?

The Import function in MintHCM RELEASE 3.0.8 allows an attacker to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) payload in file-upload.

How severe is CVE-2021-25838?

CVE-2021-25838 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25838?

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