PatchTheCVECVE-2021-41172: AS_Redis is an AntSword plugin for Redis
CVE-2021-41172 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting antsword redis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
AS_Redis is an AntSword plugin for Redis. The Redis Manage plugin for AntSword prior to version 0.5 is vulnerable to Self-XSS due to due to insufficient input validation and sanitization via redis server configuration. Self-XSS in the plugin configuration leads to code execution. This issue is patched in version 0.5.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-10-26 |
| 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-2021-41172?
antsword redis: upgrade to 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-41172 being exploited?
CVE-2021-41172 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-2021-41172 affect?
CVE-2021-41172 affects antsword redis. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). AS_Redis is an AntSword plugin for Redis. The Redis Manage plugin for AntSword prior to version 0.5 is vulnerable to Self-XSS due to due to insufficient input validation and sanitization via redis server configuration. Self-XSS in the plugi
How urgent is CVE-2021-41172?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference