CVE-2021-4269: A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-4269?

simplerisk: upgrade to 20220306-001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-4269 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4269 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-2021-4269 affect?

CVE-2021-4269 affects simplerisk. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkAndSetValidation of the file simplerisk/js/common.js. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site script

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-4269?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-4269 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting simplerisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkAndSetValidation of the file simplerisk/js/common.js. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 20220306-001 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 591405b4ed160fbefc1dca1e55c5745079a7bb48. It is recommended to upgrade the af

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-707, CWE-79
Published	2022-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simplerisk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-21 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplerisk simplerisk UPGRADE

Affected: < 20220306-001

Fixed in: 20220306-001

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 20220306-001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simplerisk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplerisk

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-2021-4269?

simplerisk: upgrade to 20220306-001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-4269 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4269 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-2021-4269 affect?

CVE-2021-4269 affects simplerisk. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability has been found in SimpleRisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function checkAndSetValidation of the file simplerisk/js/common.js. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site script

How urgent is CVE-2021-4269?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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