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CVE-2021-45232

CWE-306Published: December 27, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework `droplet` on the basis of framework `gin`, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework `droplet`, but some API directly use the interface of framework `gin` thus bypassing the authentication.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-45232 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apache1 product(s)

apisix dashboard

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1

ADVISORYhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5

All References (4)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5Mailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/27/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5Mailing List · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-45232

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-306

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedDec 27, 2021

Related CVEs (CWE-306)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2021-45232 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.

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