CVE-2021-38113: In addBouquet in js/bqe.js in OpenWebif (aka e2openplugin-OpenWebif) through 1.4.7, inserting JavaScript into

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-38113?

openwebif: upgrade to newer than 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-38113 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38113 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-2021-38113 affect?

CVE-2021-38113 affects openwebif. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In addBouquet in js/bqe.js in OpenWebif (aka e2openplugin-OpenWebif) through 1.4.7, inserting JavaScript into the Add Bouquet feature of the Bouquet Editor (i.e., bouqueteditor/api/addbouquet?name=) leads to Stored XSS.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-38113?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-38113 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting openwebif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In addBouquet in js/bqe.js in OpenWebif (aka e2openplugin-OpenWebif) through 1.4.7, inserting JavaScript into the Add Bouquet feature of the Bouquet Editor (i.e., bouqueteditor/api/addbouquet?name=) leads to Stored XSS.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-08-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openwebif project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-04 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwebif project openwebif UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openwebif || rpm -q openwebif || openwebif --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openwebif

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openwebif

Note

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

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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-2021-38113?

openwebif: upgrade to newer than 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-38113 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38113 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-2021-38113 affect?

CVE-2021-38113 affects openwebif. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In addBouquet in js/bqe.js in OpenWebif (aka e2openplugin-OpenWebif) through 1.4.7, inserting JavaScript into the Add Bouquet feature of the Bouquet Editor (i.e., bouqueteditor/api/addbouquet?name=) leads to Stored XSS.

How urgent is CVE-2021-38113?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-20332 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue has been discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for Enigma2 based devices
CVE-2017-9807 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the OpenWebif plugin through 1.2.4 for E2 open devices
CVE-2017-9333 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE OpenWebif 1.2.5 allows remote code execution via a URL to the CallOPKG function in the IpkgController class in

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