CVE-2021-36717
CVE-2021-36717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Synerion Timenet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Synerion Timenet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Synerion TimeNet version 9.21 contains a directory traversal vulnerability where, on the "Name" parameter, the attacker can return to the root directory and open the host file. This might give the attacker the ability to view restricted files, which could provide the attacker with more information required to further compromise the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36717?
- Synerion TimeNet version 9.21 contains a directory traversal vulnerability where, on the "Name" parameter, the attacker can return to the root directory and open the host file. This might give the attacker the ability to view restricted files, which could provide the attacker with more information required to further compromise the system.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36717?
- CVE-2021-36717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-36717 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36717?
- CVE-2021-36717 affects Synerion Timenet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36717?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-36717 published?
- CVE-2021-36717 was published on 2021-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:synerion:timenet:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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