Is CVE-2021-36094 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-36094 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-36094 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-36094 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36094?

CVE-2021-36094 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36094

CWE-79Published: September 6, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

It's possible to craft a request for appointment edit screen, which could lead to the XSS attack. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.28 and prior versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-36094 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.