CVE-2021-41697: A reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 via the aerror_desc

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-41697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting premiumdatingscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 via the aerror_description parameter in assets/sources/instagram.php script.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: globaldatingsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-09 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

globaldatingsoftware premiumdatingscript DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.7.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.7.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison premiumdatingscript sudo apt install premiumdatingscript=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.7.7> sudo apt-mark hold premiumdatingscript

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

dnf --showduplicates list premiumdatingscript sudo dnf downgrade premiumdatingscript-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.7.7> sudo dnf versionlock add premiumdatingscript

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-41697?

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

Is CVE-2021-41697 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41697 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-2021-41697 affect?

CVE-2021-41697 affects premiumdatingscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 via the aerror_description parameter in assets/sources/instagram.php script.

How urgent is CVE-2021-41697?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2021-41696 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An authentication bypass (account takeover) vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 due to a weak
CVE-2021-41695 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 via the ip parameter in connect.php
CVE-2021-41694 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 via the password change proced

References

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