CVE-2022-21660

Name: CVE-2022-21660
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T20:15:12.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21660 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Gin-vue-admin is a backstage management system based on vue and gin. In versions prior to 2.4.7 low privilege users are able to modify higher privilege users. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gin-vue-admin is a backstage management system based on vue and gin. In versions prior to 2.4.7 low privilege users are able to modify higher privilege users. Authentication is missing on the `setUserInfo` function. Users are advised to update as soon as possible. There are no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gin-Vue-Admin Project	Gin-Vue-Admin	<= 2.4.6

References

https://github.com/flipped-aurora/gin-vue-admin/security/advisories/GHSA-xxvh-9c87-pqjxExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/flipped-aurora/gin-vue-admin/security/advisories/GHSA-xxvh-9c87-pqjxExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21660?

How severe is CVE-2022-21660?

CVE-2022-21660 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21660?

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