How severe is CVE-2021-38106?

CVE-2021-38106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38106?

CVE-2021-38106 affects Corel Presentations 2020. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38106?

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

When was CVE-2021-38106 published?

CVE-2021-38106 was published on 2021-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38106

CVE-2021-38106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Corel Presentations 2020 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Corel Presentations 2020
Published: 2021-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

UAX200.dll in Corel Presentations 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized system memory in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PPT file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38106?: UAX200.dll in Corel Presentations 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized system memory in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PPT file.
How severe is CVE-2021-38106?: CVE-2021-38106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38106?: CVE-2021-38106 affects Corel Presentations 2020. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38106 published?: CVE-2021-38106 was published on 2021-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:corel:presentations_2020:20.0.0.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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