How severe is CVE-2021-32094?

CVE-2021-32094 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-2021-32094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32094?

CVE-2021-32094 affects Nsa Emissary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32094?

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-2021-32094 published?

CVE-2021-32094 was published on 2021-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32094

CVE-2021-32094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nsa Emissary 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Nsa Emissary
Published: 2021-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Emissary 5.9.0 allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32094?: U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Emissary 5.9.0 allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2021-32094?: CVE-2021-32094 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-2021-32094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32094?: CVE-2021-32094 affects Nsa Emissary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32094?: 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-2021-32094 published?: CVE-2021-32094 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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