CVE-2021-26844: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Power Admin PA Server Monitor 8.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-26844 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting pa server monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Power Admin PA Server Monitor 8.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Console.exe.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: poweradmin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-05 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

poweradmin pa server monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.2.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.2.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pa-server-monitor || rpm -q pa-server-monitor || pa-server-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pa-server-monitor sudo apt install pa-server-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold pa-server-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pa-server-monitor sudo dnf downgrade pa-server-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pa-server-monitor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-26844?

pa server monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-26844 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26844 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-2021-26844 affect?

CVE-2021-26844 affects pa server monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Power Admin PA Server Monitor 8.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Console.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2021-26844?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

References

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