How severe is CVE-2021-26472?

CVE-2021-26472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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 high.

Is CVE-2021-26472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26472?

CVE-2021-26472 primarily affects Vembu Bdr Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26472?

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-2021-26472 published?

CVE-2021-26472 was published on 2021-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26472

CVE-2021-26472 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vembu Bdr Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Vembu Bdr Suite
Published: 2021-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In VembuBDR before 4.2.0.1 and VembuOffsiteDR before 4.2.0.1 installed on Windows, the http API located at /consumerweb/secure/download.php. Using this command argument an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26472?: In VembuBDR before 4.2.0.1 and VembuOffsiteDR before 4.2.0.1 installed on Windows, the http API located at /consumerweb/secure/download.php. Using this command argument an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-26472?: CVE-2021-26472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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 high.
Is CVE-2021-26472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26472?: CVE-2021-26472 primarily affects Vembu Bdr Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26472?: 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-2021-26472 published?: CVE-2021-26472 was published on 2021-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vembu:bdr_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vembu:offsite_dr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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