CVE-2021-32161

Name: CVE-2021-32161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T06:15:08.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the File Manager feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the File Manager feature.

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

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	1.973

References

https://github.com/Mesh3l911/CVE-2021-32161Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Mesh3l911/CVE-2021-32161Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32161?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the File Manager feature.

How severe is CVE-2021-32161?

CVE-2021-32161 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32161?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-32161?

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Source: NVD / NIST