CVE-2021-4269

Name: CVE-2021-4269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-21T19:15:13.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4269 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkAndSetValidation of the file simplerisk/js/common.js. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkAndSetValidation of the file simplerisk/js/common.js. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 20220306-001 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 591405b4ed160fbefc1dca1e55c5745079a7bb48. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216472.

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

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplerisk	Simplerisk	< 20220306-001

References

https://github.com/simplerisk/code/commit/591405b4ed160fbefc1dca1e55c5745079a7bb48Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simplerisk/code/releases/tag/20220306-001Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216472Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simplerisk/code/commit/591405b4ed160fbefc1dca1e55c5745079a7bb48Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simplerisk/code/releases/tag/20220306-001Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216472Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4269?

How severe is CVE-2021-4269?

CVE-2021-4269 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4269?

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