How severe is CVE-2021-32985?

CVE-2021-32985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-32985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32985?

CVE-2021-32985 primarily affects Aveva System Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32985?

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-2021-32985 published?

CVE-2021-32985 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32985

CVE-2021-32985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva System Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-346.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Aveva System Platform
Published: 2022-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AVEVA System Platform versions 2017 through 2020 R2 P01 does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32985?: AVEVA System Platform versions 2017 through 2020 R2 P01 does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
How severe is CVE-2021-32985?: CVE-2021-32985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-32985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32985?: CVE-2021-32985 primarily affects Aveva System Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32985?: 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-2021-32985 published?: CVE-2021-32985 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*

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