CVE-2021-41420: A stored XSS vulnerability in MaianAffiliate v.1.0 allows an authenticated attacker for arbitrary JavaScript c

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-41420 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting maianaffiliate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored XSS vulnerability in MaianAffiliate v.1.0 allows an authenticated attacker for arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the context of authenticated and unauthenticated users through the MaianAffiliate admin panel.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maianmedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maianmedia maianaffiliate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maianaffiliate sudo apt install maianaffiliate=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold maianaffiliate

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maianaffiliate sudo dnf downgrade maianaffiliate-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add maianaffiliate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2021-41420?

maianaffiliate: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-41420 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41420 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-2021-41420 affect?

CVE-2021-41420 affects maianaffiliate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored XSS vulnerability in MaianAffiliate v.1.0 allows an authenticated attacker for arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the context of authenticated and unauthenticated users through the MaianAffiliate admin panel.

How urgent is CVE-2021-41420?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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