How severe is CVE-2021-32961?

CVE-2021-32961 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-2021-32961 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-2021-32961?

CVE-2021-32961 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-2021-32961?

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-2021-32961 published?

CVE-2021-32961 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32961

CVE-2021-32961 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Auvesy-mdt Autosave
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A getfile function in MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06 enables a user to supply an optional parameter, resulting in the processing of a request in a special manner. This can result in the execution of an unzip command and place a malicious .exe file in one of the locations the function looks for and get execution capabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32961?: A getfile function in MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06 enables a user to supply an optional parameter, resulting in the processing of a request in a special manner. This can result in the execution of an unzip command and place a malicious .exe file in one of the locations the function looks for and get execution capabilities.
How severe is CVE-2021-32961?: CVE-2021-32961 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-2021-32961 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-2021-32961?: CVE-2021-32961 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-2021-32961?: 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-2021-32961 published?: CVE-2021-32961 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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