CVE-2021-45232

Name: CVE-2021-45232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-27T15:15:07.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 85.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45232 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.. EPSS estimates a 85.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

85.94%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Apisix Dashboard	< 2.10.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45232?

How severe is CVE-2021-45232?

CVE-2021-45232 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45232?

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Source: NVD / NIST