CVE-2021-45901

Name: CVE-2021-45901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-10T14:15:07.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 14.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The password-reset form in ServiceNow Orlando provides different responses to invalid authentication attempts depending on whether the username exists.. EPSS estimates a 14.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password-reset form in ServiceNow Orlando provides different responses to invalid authentication attempts depending on whether the username exists.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

14.32%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Servicenow	Servicenow	jakarta	P1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165989/ServiceNow-Orlando-Username-Enumeration.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/servicenow-username-enumeration-vulnerability-cve-2021-45901/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165989/ServiceNow-Orlando-Username-Enumeration.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/servicenow-username-enumeration-vulnerability-cve-2021-45901/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45901?

The password-reset form in ServiceNow Orlando provides different responses to invalid authentication attempts depending on whether the username exists.

How severe is CVE-2021-45901?

CVE-2021-45901 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45901?

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-2021-45901?

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Source: NVD / NIST