How severe is CVE-2021-38417?

CVE-2021-38417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38417?

CVE-2021-38417 affects Visam Vbase Web-remote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38417?

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-2021-38417 published?

CVE-2021-38417 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38417

CVE-2021-38417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Visam Vbase Web-remote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Visam Vbase Web-remote
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VISAM VBASE version 11.6.0.6 is vulnerable to improper access control via the web-remote endpoint, which may allow an unauthenticated user viewing access to folders and files in the directory listing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38417?: VISAM VBASE version 11.6.0.6 is vulnerable to improper access control via the web-remote endpoint, which may allow an unauthenticated user viewing access to folders and files in the directory listing.
How severe is CVE-2021-38417?: CVE-2021-38417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38417?: CVE-2021-38417 affects Visam Vbase Web-remote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38417?: 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-2021-38417 published?: CVE-2021-38417 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-308-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:visam:vbase_web-remote:11.6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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