CVE-2021-38471
CVE-2021-38471 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Auvesy Versiondog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Auvesy Versiondog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There are multiple API function codes that permit data writing to any file, which may allow an attacker to modify existing files or create new files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38471?
- There are multiple API function codes that permit data writing to any file, which may allow an attacker to modify existing files or create new files.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38471?
- CVE-2021-38471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-38471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38471?
- CVE-2021-38471 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38471?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-38471 published?
- CVE-2021-38471 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:auvesy:versiondog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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