How severe is CVE-2021-20707?

CVE-2021-20707 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20707 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20707?

CVE-2021-20707 primarily affects Nec Clusterpro X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20707?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-20707 published?

CVE-2021-20707 was published on 2021-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20707

CVE-2021-20707 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Clusterpro X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nec Clusterpro X
Published: 2021-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation vulnerability in the Transaction Server CLUSTERPRO X 4.3 for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.3 for Windows and earlier, CLUSTERPRO X 4.3 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.3 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier allows attacker to read files upload via network..

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20707?: Improper input validation vulnerability in the Transaction Server CLUSTERPRO X 4.3 for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.3 for Windows and earlier, CLUSTERPRO X 4.3 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.3 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier allows attacker to read files upload via network..
How severe is CVE-2021-20707?: CVE-2021-20707 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20707 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20707?: CVE-2021-20707 primarily affects Nec Clusterpro X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20707?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-20707 published?: CVE-2021-20707 was published on 2021-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv21-015_en.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:nec:clusterpro_x:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:clusterpro_x_singleserversafe:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:expresscluster_x:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:expresscluster_x_singleserversafe:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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