How severe is CVE-2021-38758?

CVE-2021-38758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38758?

CVE-2021-38758 affects Online Catering Reservation System Project Online Catering Reservation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38758?

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-2021-38758 published?

CVE-2021-38758 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38758

CVE-2021-38758 is a high-severity vulnerability in Online Catering Reservation System Project Online Catering Reservation System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Online Catering Reservation System Project Online Catering Reservation System
Published: 2021-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Online Catering Reservation System 1.0 exists due to lack of validation in index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38758?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Online Catering Reservation System 1.0 exists due to lack of validation in index.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-38758?: CVE-2021-38758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38758?: CVE-2021-38758 affects Online Catering Reservation System Project Online Catering Reservation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38758?: 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-2021-38758 published?: CVE-2021-38758 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_catering_reservation_system_project:online_catering_reservation_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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