PatchTheCVECVE-2021-3130: Within the Open-AudIT up to version 3.5.3 application, the web interface hides SSH secrets, Windows passwords,
CVE-2021-3130 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting open-audit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Within the Open-AudIT up to version 3.5.3 application, the web interface hides SSH secrets, Windows passwords, and SNMP strings from users using HTML 'password field' obfuscation. By using Developer tools or similar, it is possible to change the obfuscation so that the credentials are visible.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-01-20 |
| 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-2021-3130?
open-audit: upgrade to newer than 4.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-3130 being exploited?
CVE-2021-3130 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-2021-3130 affect?
CVE-2021-3130 affects open-audit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Within the Open-AudIT up to version 3.5.3 application, the web interface hides SSH secrets, Windows passwords, and SNMP strings from users using HTML 'password field' obfuscation. By using Developer tools or similar, it is possible to chang
How urgent is CVE-2021-3130?
Priority 43/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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