How severe is CVE-2021-38475?

CVE-2021-38475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-38475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38475?

CVE-2021-38475 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38475?

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-2021-38475 published?

CVE-2021-38475 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38475

CVE-2021-38475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auvesy Versiondog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Auvesy Versiondog
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The database connection to the server is performed by calling a specific API, which could allow an unprivileged user to gain SYSDBA permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38475?: The database connection to the server is performed by calling a specific API, which could allow an unprivileged user to gain SYSDBA permissions.
How severe is CVE-2021-38475?: CVE-2021-38475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-38475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38475?: CVE-2021-38475 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38475?: 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-2021-38475 published?: CVE-2021-38475 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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