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CVE-2021-33256

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 79.00% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-08-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 79.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2021-33256
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
79.00%

Original NVD Description

A CSV injection vulnerability on the login panel of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Version: 6.1 Build No: 6101 can be exploited by an unauthenticated user. The j_username parameter seems to be vulnerable and a reverse shell could be obtained if a privileged user exports "User Attempts Audit Report" as CSV file. Note: The vendor disputes this vulnerability, claiming "This is not a valid vulnerability in our ADSSP product. We don't see this as a security issue at our side.

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