CVE-2021-42565

Name: CVE-2021-42565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-18T08:15:07.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 5.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42565 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. myfactory.FMS before 7.1-912 allows XSS via the UID parameter.. EPSS estimates a 5.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

myfactory.FMS before 7.1-912 allows XSS via the UID parameter.

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

5.83%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Myfactory	Fms	< 7.1-912

References

https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2021-001Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2021-001Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42565?

myfactory.FMS before 7.1-912 allows XSS via the UID parameter.

How severe is CVE-2021-42565?

CVE-2021-42565 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42565?

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-2021-42565?

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Source: NVD / NIST