How severe is CVE-2021-36668?

CVE-2021-36668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36668?

CVE-2021-36668 primarily affects Druva Insync Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36668?

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-2021-36668 published?

CVE-2021-36668 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2021-36668

CVE-2021-36668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Druva Insync Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Druva Insync Client
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

URL injection in Driva inSync 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to force a visit to an arbitrary url via the port parameter to the Electron App.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36668?: URL injection in Driva inSync 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to force a visit to an arbitrary url via the port parameter to the Electron App.
How severe is CVE-2021-36668?: CVE-2021-36668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36668?: CVE-2021-36668 primarily affects Druva Insync Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36668?: 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-2021-36668 published?: CVE-2021-36668 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:druva:insync_client:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:druva:insync_client:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:druva:insync_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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