How severe is CVE-2021-23861?

CVE-2021-23861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-23861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23861?

CVE-2021-23861 primarily affects Bosch Bosch Video Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-23861 published?

CVE-2021-23861 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23861

CVE-2021-23861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bosch Bosch Video Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-489.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-489
Affected product: Bosch Bosch Video Management System
Published: 2021-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By executing a special command, an user with administrative rights can get access to extended debug functionality on the VRM allowing an impact on integrity or availability of the installed software. This issue also affects installations of the DIVAR IP and BVMS with VRM installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23861?: By executing a special command, an user with administrative rights can get access to extended debug functionality on the VRM allowing an impact on integrity or availability of the installed software. This issue also affects installations of the DIVAR IP and BVMS with VRM installed.
How severe is CVE-2021-23861?: CVE-2021-23861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23861?: CVE-2021-23861 primarily affects Bosch Bosch Video Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23861 published?: CVE-2021-23861 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/bosch-sa-043434-bt.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bosch:bosch_video_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bosch:bosch_video_management_system:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bosch:bosch_video_management_system:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_recording_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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