CVE-2021-36696

Name: CVE-2021-36696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-07T11:15:07.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36696 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Deskpro cloud and on-premise Deskpro 2021.1.6 and fixed in Deskpro 2021.1.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in social media links on a user profile due to lack of input validation.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Deskpro cloud and on-premise Deskpro 2021.1.6 and fixed in Deskpro 2021.1.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in social media links on a user profile due to lack of input validation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deskpro	Deskpro	2021.1.6

References

https://www.r29k.com/articles/bb/stored-xss-in-deskpro#anchor2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.r29k.com/articles/bb/stored-xss-in-deskpro#anchor2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36696?

How severe is CVE-2021-36696?

CVE-2021-36696 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36696?

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