CVE-2021-41567: The new add subject parameter of Tad Uploader view book list function fails to filter special characters

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-41567?

tad uploader: upgrade to 3.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-41567 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41567 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-2021-41567 affect?

CVE-2021-41567 affects tad uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The new add subject parameter of Tad Uploader view book list function fails to filter special characters. Unauthenticated attackers can remotely inject JavaScript syntax and execute stored XSS attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-41567?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-41567 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting tad uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The new add subject parameter of Tad Uploader view book list function fails to filter special characters. Unauthenticated attackers can remotely inject JavaScript syntax and execute stored XSS attacks.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: tad uploader project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tad uploader project tad uploader UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.4

Fixed in: 3.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tad-uploader || rpm -q tad-uploader || tad-uploader --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tad-uploader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tad-uploader

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-41567?

tad uploader: upgrade to 3.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-41567 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41567 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-2021-41567 affect?

CVE-2021-41567 affects tad uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The new add subject parameter of Tad Uploader view book list function fails to filter special characters. Unauthenticated attackers can remotely inject JavaScript syntax and execute stored XSS attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2021-41567?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-41976 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Tad Uploader edit book list function is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the

References

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