How severe is CVE-2021-35965?

CVE-2021-35965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-35965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35965?

CVE-2021-35965 affects Learningdigital Orca Hcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-35965 published?

CVE-2021-35965 was published on 2021-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35965

CVE-2021-35965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Learningdigital Orca Hcm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Learningdigital Orca Hcm
Published: 2021-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Orca HCM digital learning platform uses a weak factory default administrator password, which is hard-coded in the source code of the webpage in plain text, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35965?: The Orca HCM digital learning platform uses a weak factory default administrator password, which is hard-coded in the source code of the webpage in plain text, thus remote attackers can obtain administrator’s privilege without logging in.
How severe is CVE-2021-35965?: CVE-2021-35965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-35965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35965?: CVE-2021-35965 affects Learningdigital Orca Hcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-35965 published?: CVE-2021-35965 was published on 2021-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:learningdigital:orca_hcm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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