CVE-2021-43154

Name: CVE-2021-43154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-13T23:15:07.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43154 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 via the Name field in an Add Category action in moduleinterface.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 via the Name field in an Add Category action in moduleinterface.php.

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

0.53%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.15

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43154?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 via the Name field in an Add Category action in moduleinterface.php.

How severe is CVE-2021-43154?

CVE-2021-43154 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43154?

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-2021-43154?

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Source: NVD / NIST