How severe is CVE-2021-35968?

CVE-2021-35968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-35968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35968?

CVE-2021-35968 affects Learningdigital Orca Hcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35968?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-35968 published?

CVE-2021-35968 was published on 2021-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35968

CVE-2021-35968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Learningdigital Orca Hcm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Learningdigital Orca Hcm
Published: 2021-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The directory list page parameter of the Orca HCM digital learning platform fails to filter special characters properly. Remote attackers can access the system directory thru Path Traversal with users’ privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35968?: The directory list page parameter of the Orca HCM digital learning platform fails to filter special characters properly. Remote attackers can access the system directory thru Path Traversal with users’ privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-35968?: CVE-2021-35968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-35968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35968?: CVE-2021-35968 affects Learningdigital Orca Hcm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-35968 published?: CVE-2021-35968 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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