How severe is CVE-2021-21916?

CVE-2021-21916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-21916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21916?

CVE-2021-21916 affects Advantech R-seenet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21916?

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-2021-21916 published?

CVE-2021-21916 was published on 2021-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21916

CVE-2021-21916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech R-seenet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Advantech R-seenet
Published: 2021-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exist in the ‘group_list’ page of the Advantech R-SeeNet 2.4.15 (30.07.2021). A specially-crafted HTTP request at 'description_filter’ parameter. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability. This can be done as any authenticated user or through cross-site request forgery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21916?: An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exist in the ‘group_list’ page of the Advantech R-SeeNet 2.4.15 (30.07.2021). A specially-crafted HTTP request at 'description_filter’ parameter. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability. This can be done as any authenticated user or through cross-site request forgery.
How severe is CVE-2021-21916?: CVE-2021-21916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-21916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21916?: CVE-2021-21916 affects Advantech R-seenet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21916?: 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-2021-21916 published?: CVE-2021-21916 was published on 2021-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1363

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:r-seenet:2.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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