PatchTheCVECVE-2021-20848: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in rwtxt versions prior to v1.8.6 allows a remote attacker to inject an arb
CVE-2021-20848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting rwtxt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in rwtxt versions prior to v1.8.6 allows a remote attacker to inject an arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-11-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-20848?
rwtxt: upgrade to 1.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-20848 being exploited?
CVE-2021-20848 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-20848 affect?
CVE-2021-20848 affects rwtxt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in rwtxt versions prior to v1.8.6 allows a remote attacker to inject an arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.
How urgent is CVE-2021-20848?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.