CVE-2021-38611
CVE-2021-38611 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nascent Remkon Device Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Nascent Remkon Device Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command-injection vulnerability in the Image Upload function of the NASCENT RemKon Device Manager 4.0.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as root, via shell metacharacters in the filename parameter to assets/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38611?
- A command-injection vulnerability in the Image Upload function of the NASCENT RemKon Device Manager 4.0.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as root, via shell metacharacters in the filename parameter to assets/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38611?
- CVE-2021-38611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-38611 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38611?
- CVE-2021-38611 affects Nascent Remkon Device Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38611?
- 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-2021-38611 published?
- CVE-2021-38611 was published on 2021-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2021-08-23-Nascent-RemKon-CVEs/
- https://www.nascent.com/single-post/2019/01/17/nascent-technology-releases-remkon-31-to-enhance-audio-experience
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nascent:remkon_device_manager:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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