CVE-2021-22028
CVE-2021-22028 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Greenplum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Greenplum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.6 and 6.14.0, greenplum database contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure from the file system. A malicious user can read/write information from the file system using this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22028?
- In versions of Greenplum database prior to 5.28.6 and 6.14.0, greenplum database contains a file path traversal vulnerability leading to information disclosure from the file system. A malicious user can read/write information from the file system using this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22028?
- CVE-2021-22028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-22028 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-22028?
- CVE-2021-22028 affects Greenplum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-22028?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-22028 published?
- CVE-2021-22028 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:greenplum:greenplum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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