CVE-2021-43738

Name: CVE-2021-43738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-23T16:15:08.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in xiaohuanxiong CMS 5.0.17. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can that can add the administrator account.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in xiaohuanxiong CMS 5.0.17. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can that can add the administrator account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xiaohuanxiong Cms Project	Xiaohuanxiong Cms	5.0.17

References

https://github.com/hiliqi/xiaohuanxiong/issues/28Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hiliqi/xiaohuanxiong/issues/28Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43738?

An issue was discovered in xiaohuanxiong CMS 5.0.17. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can that can add the administrator account.

How severe is CVE-2021-43738?

CVE-2021-43738 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43738?

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