How severe is CVE-2021-38399?

CVE-2021-38399 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-2021-38399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38399?

CVE-2021-38399 primarily affects Honeywell C200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38399?

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-2021-38399 published?

CVE-2021-38399 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38399

CVE-2021-38399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell C200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Honeywell C200 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Honeywell Experion PKS C200, C200E, C300, and ACE controllers are vulnerable to relative path traversal, which may allow an attacker access to unauthorized files and directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38399?: Honeywell Experion PKS C200, C200E, C300, and ACE controllers are vulnerable to relative path traversal, which may allow an attacker access to unauthorized files and directories.
How severe is CVE-2021-38399?: CVE-2021-38399 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-2021-38399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38399?: CVE-2021-38399 primarily affects Honeywell C200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38399?: 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-2021-38399 published?: CVE-2021-38399 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:c200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:c200e_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:c300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:honeywell:application_control_environment_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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