CVE-2021-36233
CVE-2021-36233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unit4 Mik.starlight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Unit4 Mik.starlight
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The function AdminGetFirstFileContentByFilePath in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows (by design) an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the filesystem by specifying the file path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36233?
- The function AdminGetFirstFileContentByFilePath in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows (by design) an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the filesystem by specifying the file path.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36233?
- CVE-2021-36233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-36233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36233?
- CVE-2021-36233 affects Unit4 Mik.starlight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36233?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-36233 published?
- CVE-2021-36233 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:unit4:mik.starlight:7.9.5.24363:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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