How severe is CVE-2021-32093?

CVE-2021-32093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32093?

CVE-2021-32093 affects Nsa Emissary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32093?

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

When was CVE-2021-32093 published?

CVE-2021-32093 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32093

CVE-2021-32093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nsa Emissary 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Nsa Emissary
Published: 2021-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ConfigFileAction component of U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Emissary 5.9.0 allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via the ConfigName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32093?: The ConfigFileAction component of U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Emissary 5.9.0 allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files via the ConfigName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2021-32093?: CVE-2021-32093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32093?: CVE-2021-32093 affects Nsa Emissary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32093 published?: CVE-2021-32093 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nsa:emissary:5.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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