CVE-2021-23472: This affects versions before 1.19.1 of package bootstrap-table

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-23472?

bootstrap table: upgrade to 1.19.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-23472 being exploited?

CVE-2021-23472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-23472 affect?

CVE-2021-23472 affects bootstrap table. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). This affects versions before 1.19.1 of package bootstrap-table. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of input sanitization when the input provided to the escapeHTML function is an array (instead of a string) even if the escap

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-23472?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-23472 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting bootstrap table. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects versions before 1.19.1 of package bootstrap-table. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of input sanitization when the input provided to the escapeHTML function is an array (instead of a string) even if the escape attribute is set.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2021-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: bootstrap-table

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-03 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bootstrap-table bootstrap table UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.19.1

Fixed in: 1.19.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bootstrap-table || rpm -q bootstrap-table || bootstrap-table --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.19.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bootstrap-table

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bootstrap-table

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2021-23472?

bootstrap table: upgrade to 1.19.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-23472 being exploited?

CVE-2021-23472 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-2021-23472 affect?

CVE-2021-23472 affects bootstrap table. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). This affects versions before 1.19.1 of package bootstrap-table. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of input sanitization when the input provided to the escapeHTML function is an array (instead of a string) even if the escap

How urgent is CVE-2021-23472?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Bootstrap vulnerabilities

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References

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