HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-43478
MEDIUM

CVE-2021-43478

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability exists in Hoosk 1.8.0 in /install/index.php, due to a failure to check if config.php already exists in the root directory, which could let a malicious user reinstall the website.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-43478 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

hoosk1 product(s)
hoosk
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://github.com/kr0za/bugs/issues/1Exploit · Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kr0za/bugs/issues/1Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-43478
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 31, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-43478 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.