How severe is CVE-2021-39231?

CVE-2021-39231 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39231 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-2021-39231?

CVE-2021-39231 affects Apache Ozone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39231?

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-2021-39231 published?

CVE-2021-39231 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39231

CVE-2021-39231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ozone 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Apache Ozone
Published: 2021-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Ozone versions prior to 1.2.0, Various internal server-to-server RPC endpoints are available for connections, making it possible for an attacker to download raw data from Datanode and Ozone manager and modify Ratis replication configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39231?: In Apache Ozone versions prior to 1.2.0, Various internal server-to-server RPC endpoints are available for connections, making it possible for an attacker to download raw data from Datanode and Ozone manager and modify Ratis replication configuration.
How severe is CVE-2021-39231?: CVE-2021-39231 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39231 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-2021-39231?: CVE-2021-39231 affects Apache Ozone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39231?: 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-2021-39231 published?: CVE-2021-39231 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ozone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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