CVE-2021-45232
CriticalIn Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework droplet, but some API directly use the interface of framework gin…
Published Dec 28, 2021 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as BIT-apisix_dashboard-2021-45232, TR-21-1032
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-45232 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Apisix Dashboard (Apache).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Apisix Dashboard 2.10.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework droplet, but some API directly use the interface of framework gin thus bypassing the authentication.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apisix DashboardApache | >= 2.7 and 2.7.1 | 2.10.1 |
Patched Releases
Apisix Dashboard
2.10.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 28, 2021
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/979qbl6vlm8269fopfyygnxofgqyn6k5
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021122711
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vulnerabilities/59095/
- advisoryhttps://www.itsecuritynews.info/apache-addressed-a-couple-of-severe-vulnerabilities-in-apache-http-server/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Apache APISIX Dashboard before 2.10.1, the Manager API uses two frameworks and introduces framework droplet on the basis of framework gin, all APIs and authentication middleware are developed based on framework droplet, but some API directly use the interface of framework gin thus bypassing the authentication.
Affected: Apisix Dashboard (Apache) versions >= 2.7 and 2.7.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Apisix Dashboard 2.10.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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