How severe is CVE-2021-36096?

CVE-2021-36096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36096?

CVE-2021-36096 primarily affects Otrs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36096?

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

When was CVE-2021-36096 published?

CVE-2021-36096 was published on 2021-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36096

CVE-2021-36096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Otrs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Otrs
Published: 2021-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Generated Support Bundles contains private S/MIME and PGP keys if containing folder is not hidden. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.28 and prior versions; 8.0.x version 8.0.15 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36096?: Generated Support Bundles contains private S/MIME and PGP keys if containing folder is not hidden. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.28 and prior versions; 8.0.x version 8.0.15 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2021-36096?: CVE-2021-36096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36096?: CVE-2021-36096 primarily affects Otrs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36096 published?: CVE-2021-36096 was published on 2021-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2021-10/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:otrs:otrs:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:otrs:otrs:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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