How severe is CVE-2021-32572?

CVE-2021-32572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32572?

CVE-2021-32572 affects Specotech Web Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32572?

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-2021-32572 published?

CVE-2021-32572 was published on 2021-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32572

CVE-2021-32572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Specotech Web Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Specotech Web Viewer
Published: 2021-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Speco Web Viewer through 2021-05-12 allows Directory Traversal via GET request for a URI with /.. at the beginning, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32572?: Speco Web Viewer through 2021-05-12 allows Directory Traversal via GET request for a URI with /.. at the beginning, as demonstrated by reading the /etc/passwd file.
How severe is CVE-2021-32572?: CVE-2021-32572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32572?: CVE-2021-32572 affects Specotech Web Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32572?: 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-2021-32572 published?: CVE-2021-32572 was published on 2021-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:specotech:web_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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