How severe is CVE-2021-38697?

CVE-2021-38697 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-2021-38697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38697?

CVE-2021-38697 affects Softvibe Saraban. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38697?

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-2021-38697 published?

CVE-2021-38697 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38697

CVE-2021-38697 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Softvibe Saraban 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Softvibe Saraban
Published: 2022-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 allows Unauthenticated unrestricted File Upload, that allows attackers to upload files with any file extension which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38697?: SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 allows Unauthenticated unrestricted File Upload, that allows attackers to upload files with any file extension which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-38697?: CVE-2021-38697 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-2021-38697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38697?: CVE-2021-38697 affects Softvibe Saraban. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38697?: 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-2021-38697 published?: CVE-2021-38697 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softvibe:saraban:1.1:*:*:*:*:infoma:*:*

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