MEDIUM
CVE-2021-45081
CWE-319Published: February 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Cobbler through 3.3.1. Routines in several files use the HTTP protocol instead of the more secure HTTPS.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-45081 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
cobbler_project1 product(s)
cobbler
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 (6)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/18/3Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1193683Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/releasesRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/18/3Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1193683Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/releasesRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-45081
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 20, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-319)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-45081 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.