CVE-2021-45017

Name: CVE-2021-45017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-15T23:15:08.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45017 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exits in Catfish <=6.1.* when you upload an html file containing CSRF on the website that uses a google editor; you can specify the menu url address as your malicious url address in the Add Menu column.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exits in Catfish <=6.1.* when you upload an html file containing CSRF on the website that uses a google editor; you can specify the menu url address as your malicious url address in the Add Menu column.

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

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catfish-Cms	Catfish Cms	<= 6.3.0

References

https://github.com/xwlrbh/Catfish/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xwlrbh/Catfish/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45017?

How severe is CVE-2021-45017?

CVE-2021-45017 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45017?

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-2021-45017?

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Source: NVD / NIST