How severe is CVE-2021-38147?

CVE-2021-38147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38147?

CVE-2021-38147 affects Wipro Holmes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38147?

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-2021-38147 published?

CVE-2021-38147 was published on 2021-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38147

CVE-2021-38147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wipro Holmes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Wipro Holmes
Published: 2021-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wipro Holmes Orchestrator 20.4.1 (20.4.1_02_11_2020) allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files, such as reports containing sensitive information, because authentication is not required for API access to processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Domain_Credential_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/User_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Process_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Infrastructure_Report_Excel, or processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Resolver_Report_Excel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38147?: Wipro Holmes Orchestrator 20.4.1 (20.4.1_02_11_2020) allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files, such as reports containing sensitive information, because authentication is not required for API access to processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Domain_Credential_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/User_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Process_Report_Excel, processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Infrastructure_Report_Excel, or processexecution/DownloadExcelFile/Resolver_Report_Excel.
How severe is CVE-2021-38147?: CVE-2021-38147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38147?: CVE-2021-38147 affects Wipro Holmes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38147?: 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-2021-38147 published?: CVE-2021-38147 was published on 2021-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wipro:holmes:20.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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