CVE-2021-32791: mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-32791?

mod auth openidc: upgrade to 2.4.9; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-32791 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32791 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-2021-32791 affect?

CVE-2021-32791 affects mod auth openidc, fedora. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an OpenID Connect Relying Party, authenticating users against an OpenID Connect Provider. In mod_auth_openidc before version 2.4.9,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-32791?

Priority 49/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2021-32791 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting mod auth openidc, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an OpenID Connect Relying Party, authenticating users against an OpenID Connect Provider. In mod_auth_openidc before version 2.4.9, the AES GCM encryption in mod_auth_openidc uses a static IV and AAD. It is important to fix because this creates a static nonce and since aes-gcm is a stream cipher, this can lead to known cryptographic issues,

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-323, CWE-330
Published	2021-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: fedoraproject · openidc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-26 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openidc mod auth openidc UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.9

Fixed in: 2.4.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-auth-openidc || rpm -q mod-auth-openidc || mod-auth-openidc --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mod-auth-openidc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mod-auth-openidc

Note

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

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 33 · 34

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 33

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2021-32791?

mod auth openidc: upgrade to 2.4.9; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32791 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32791 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-2021-32791 affect?

CVE-2021-32791 affects mod auth openidc, fedora. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). mod_auth_openidc is an authentication/authorization module for the Apache 2.x HTTP server that functions as an OpenID Connect Relying Party, authenticating users against an OpenID Connect Provider. In mod_auth_openidc before version 2.4.9,

How urgent is CVE-2021-32791?

Priority 49/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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