Is CVE-2021-43696 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-43696 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-43696 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-43696 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-43696?

CVE-2021-43696 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-43696

CWE-79Published: November 29, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

twmap v2.91_v4.33 is affected by a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. In file list.php, the exit function will terminate the script and print the message to the user. The message will contain $_REQUEST then there is a XSS vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-43696 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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.