CVE-2021-32573: The express-cart package through 1.1.10 for Node.js allows Reflected XSS (for an admin) via a user input field

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-32573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting express-cart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The express-cart package through 1.1.10 for Node.js allows Reflected XSS (for an admin) via a user input field for product options. NOTE: the vendor states that this "would rely on an admin hacking his/her own website.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: express-cart project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-05-11 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

express-cart project express-cart UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.10

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls express-cart

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.10

npm install express-cart@">1.1.10"

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-2021-32573?

express-cart: upgrade to newer than 1.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32573 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32573 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-2021-32573 affect?

CVE-2021-32573 affects express-cart. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The express-cart package through 1.1.10 for Node.js allows Reflected XSS (for an admin) via a user input field for product options. NOTE: the vendor states that this "would rely on an admin hacking his/her own website.

How urgent is CVE-2021-32573?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

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References

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