How severe is CVE-2021-21432?

CVE-2021-21432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-21432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21432?

CVE-2021-21432 affects Go-vela Vela. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21432?

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-2021-21432 published?

CVE-2021-21432 was published on 2021-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21432

CVE-2021-21432 is a high-severity vulnerability in Go-vela Vela 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Go-vela Vela
Published: 2021-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. An authentication mechanism added in version 0.7.0 enables some malicious user to obtain secrets utilizing the injected credentials within the `~/.netrc` file. Refer to the referenced GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. This is fixed in version 0.7.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21432?: Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. An authentication mechanism added in version 0.7.0 enables some malicious user to obtain secrets utilizing the injected credentials within the `~/.netrc` file. Refer to the referenced GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. This is fixed in version 0.7.5.
How severe is CVE-2021-21432?: CVE-2021-21432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-21432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21432?: CVE-2021-21432 affects Go-vela Vela. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21432?: 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-2021-21432 published?: CVE-2021-21432 was published on 2021-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:go-vela:vela:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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