CVE-2021-4303: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in shannah Xataface up to 2.x

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-4303?

xataface: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-4303 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4303 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-2021-4303 affect?

CVE-2021-4303 affects xataface. Severity is low (CVSS 2.0). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in shannah Xataface up to 2.x. Affected by this issue is the function testftp of the file install/install_form.js.php of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-4303?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.0UPGRADE

CVE-2021-4303 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.0) affecting xataface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in shannah Xataface up to 2.x. Affected by this issue is the function testftp of the file install/install_form.js.php of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Upgrading to version 3.0.0 is able to address this issue. The p

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.0 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: xataface project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-05 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xataface project xataface UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xataface

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-2021-4303?

xataface: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-4303 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4303 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-2021-4303 affect?

CVE-2021-4303 affects xataface. Severity is low (CVSS 2.0). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in shannah Xataface up to 2.x. Affected by this issue is the function testftp of the file install/install_form.js.php of the component Installer. The manipulation leads to

How urgent is CVE-2021-4303?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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