PatchTheCVECVE-2021-32850: jQuery MiniColors is a color picker built on jQuery
CVE-2021-32850 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jquery-minicolors. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
jQuery MiniColors is a color picker built on jQuery. Prior to version 2.3.6, jQuery MiniColors is prone to cross-site scripting when handling untrusted color names. This issue is patched in version 2.3.6.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-02-20 |
| 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-2021-32850?
jquery-minicolors: upgrade to 2.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-32850 being exploited?
CVE-2021-32850 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-2021-32850 affect?
CVE-2021-32850 affects jquery-minicolors. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). jQuery MiniColors is a color picker built on jQuery. Prior to version 2.3.6, jQuery MiniColors is prone to cross-site scripting when handling untrusted color names. This issue is patched in version 2.3.6.
How urgent is CVE-2021-32850?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference