CVE-2021-44916

Name: CVE-2021-44916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-20T12:15:07.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Opmantek Open-AudIT Community 4.2.0 (Fixed in 4.3.0) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If a bad value is passed to the routine via a URL, malicious JavaScript code can be executed in the victim's browser.. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opmantek Open-AudIT Community 4.2.0 (Fixed in 4.3.0) is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If a bad value is passed to the routine via a URL, malicious JavaScript code can be executed in the victim's browser.

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

3.71%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opmantek	Open-Audit	<= 4.2.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165502/Open-AudIT-Community-4.2.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Errata+-+4.2.0+and+earlier+Javascript+vulnerabilityMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Release+Notes+for+Open-AudIT+v4.3.0Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Opmantek/open-audit/commit/e37b64bbd0219f03cb71cc1cd5bb010166a2b846Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165502/Open-AudIT-Community-4.2.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Errata+-+4.2.0+and+earlier+Javascript+vulnerabilityMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Release+Notes+for+Open-AudIT+v4.3.0Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Opmantek/open-audit/commit/e37b64bbd0219f03cb71cc1cd5bb010166a2b846Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44916?

How severe is CVE-2021-44916?

CVE-2021-44916 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44916?

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