CVE-2021-41175: pi-hole adminlte Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 7.3v3.1HighModified
Published 26-10-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-41175 is a high (CVSS 7.3) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in pi-hole adminlte. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.3/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 26-10-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Pi-hole's Web interface (based on AdminLTE) provides a central location to manage one's Pi-hole and review the statistics generated by FTLDNS. Prior to version 5.8, cross-site scripting is possible when adding a client via the groups-clients management page. This issue was patched in version 5.8.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 5.4–7.3
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
Low 3.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundAdminlte
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Pi-hole2 products
- adminlte< 5.8
- web_interface< 5.8
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-mhr8-7rvg-8r43X Refsource CONFIRMExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commit/01191c7a1b8d5032991ed9d88e0db8d3dbec744dX Refsource MISCPatchThird Party Advisory