How severe is CVE-2021-32949?

CVE-2021-32949 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32949?

CVE-2021-32949 primarily affects Auvesy-mdt Autosave. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32949?

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-2021-32949 published?

CVE-2021-32949 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32949

CVE-2021-32949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auvesy-mdt Autosave 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: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Auvesy-mdt Autosave
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An attacker could utilize a function in MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06 that permits changing a designated path to another path and traversing the directory, allowing the replacement of an existing file with a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32949?: An attacker could utilize a function in MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06 that permits changing a designated path to another path and traversing the directory, allowing the replacement of an existing file with a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2021-32949?: CVE-2021-32949 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32949?: CVE-2021-32949 primarily affects Auvesy-mdt Autosave. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32949?: 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-2021-32949 published?: CVE-2021-32949 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-189-02

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:auvesy-mdt:autosave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:auvesy-mdt:autosave_for_system_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:auvesy-mdt:autosave_for_system_platform:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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