CVE-2021-36738

Name: CVE-2021-36738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-06T09:15:07.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36738 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The input fields in the JSP version of the Apache Pluto Applicant MVCBean CDI portlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the applicant-mvcbean-cdi-jsp-portlet.war artifact. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The input fields in the JSP version of the Apache Pluto Applicant MVCBean CDI portlet are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Users should migrate to version 3.1.1 of the applicant-mvcbean-cdi-jsp-portlet.war artifact

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

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Pluto	< 3.1.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/11j19v1gjsk7o6o8nch1xrydow9b8lllVendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/11j19v1gjsk7o6o8nch1xrydow9b8lllVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36738?

How severe is CVE-2021-36738?

CVE-2021-36738 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36738?

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