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HIGH

CVE-2021-41819

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

CGI::Cookie.parse in Ruby through 2.6.8 mishandles security prefixes in cookie names. This also affects the CGI gem through 0.3.0 for Ruby.

Technical details

Published
2022-01-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41819?

CGI::Cookie.parse in Ruby through 2.6.8 mishandles security prefixes in cookie names. This also affects the CGI gem through 0.3.0 for Ruby.

Is CVE-2021-41819 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-41819 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-41819?

CVE-2021-41819 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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