CVE-2021-36646

Name: CVE-2021-36646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-06T17:15:49.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36646 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross Site Scrtpting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer 4.45 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via /index.php page.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross Site Scrtpting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer 4.45 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via /index.php page.

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

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kodcloud	Kodexplorer	4.45

References

https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/issues/482Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/issues/482Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36646?

A Cross Site Scrtpting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer 4.45 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via /index.php page.

How severe is CVE-2021-36646?

CVE-2021-36646 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36646?

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-2021-36646?

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Source: NVD / NIST