HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-36608
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36608

CWE-79Published: June 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webTareas 2.2p1 via the Name field to /projects/editproject.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-36608 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

webtareas_project1 product(s)
webtareas
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://sourceforge.net/p/webtareas/tickets/44/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/webtareas/tickets/44/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-36608
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-36608 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.