CVE-2021-38110
CVE-2021-38110 is a high-severity vulnerability in Corel Wordperfect 2020 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Corel Wordperfect 2020
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious DOC file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38110?
- Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious DOC file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38110?
- CVE-2021-38110 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-38110 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38110?
- CVE-2021-38110 affects Corel Wordperfect 2020. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38110?
- 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-2021-38110 published?
- CVE-2021-38110 was published on 2021-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-036
- https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortinet-security-researcher-discovers-multiple-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-corel-products
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:corel:wordperfect_2020:20.0.0.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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