How severe is CVE-2021-38465?

CVE-2021-38465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38465 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-2021-38465?

CVE-2021-38465 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38465?

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-2021-38465 published?

CVE-2021-38465 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38465

CVE-2021-38465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auvesy Versiondog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Auvesy Versiondog
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The webinstaller is a Golang web server executable that enables the generation of an Auvesy image agent. Resource consumption can be achieved by generating large amounts of installations, which are then saved without limitation in the temp folder of the webinstaller executable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38465?: The webinstaller is a Golang web server executable that enables the generation of an Auvesy image agent. Resource consumption can be achieved by generating large amounts of installations, which are then saved without limitation in the temp folder of the webinstaller executable.
How severe is CVE-2021-38465?: CVE-2021-38465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38465 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-2021-38465?: CVE-2021-38465 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38465?: 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-2021-38465 published?: CVE-2021-38465 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auvesy:versiondog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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