Is CVE-2021-45785 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-45785 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-45785 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-45785 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-45785?

CVE-2021-45785 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-45785

CWE-352Published: June 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TruDesk Help Desk/Ticketing Solution v1.1.11 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack which would allow an attacker to restart the server, causing a DoS attack. The attacker must craft a webpage that would perform a GET request to the /api/v1/admin/restart endpoint, then the victim (who has sufficient privileges), would visit the page and the server restart would begin. The attacker must know the full URL that TruDesk is on in order to craft the webpage.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-45785 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.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.