CVE-2021-42244: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PaquitoSoftware Notimoo v1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-42244 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting notimoo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PaquitoSoftware Notimoo v1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted title or message in a notification.

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: notimoo project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

notimoo project notimoo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison notimoo sudo apt install notimoo=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold notimoo

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

dnf --showduplicates list notimoo sudo dnf downgrade notimoo-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add notimoo

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-2021-42244?

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

Is CVE-2021-42244 being exploited?

CVE-2021-42244 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-2021-42244 affect?

CVE-2021-42244 affects notimoo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PaquitoSoftware Notimoo v1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted title or message in a notification.

How urgent is CVE-2021-42244?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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