How severe is CVE-2021-4106?

CVE-2021-4106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-4106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4106?

CVE-2021-4106 affects Snowsoftware Snow Inventory Java Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4106?

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-2021-4106 published?

CVE-2021-4106 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4106

CVE-2021-4106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Snowsoftware Snow Inventory Java Scanner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-691.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-691
Affected product: Snowsoftware Snow Inventory Java Scanner
Published: 2022-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Snow Inventory Java Scanner allows an attacker to run malicious code at a higher level of privileges. This issue affects: SNOW Snow Inventory Java Scanner 1.0

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4106?: A vulnerability in Snow Inventory Java Scanner allows an attacker to run malicious code at a higher level of privileges. This issue affects: SNOW Snow Inventory Java Scanner 1.0
How severe is CVE-2021-4106?: CVE-2021-4106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-4106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4106?: CVE-2021-4106 affects Snowsoftware Snow Inventory Java Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4106?: 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-2021-4106 published?: CVE-2021-4106 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.snowsoftware.com/s/feed/0D5690000BObYdUCQV

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:snowsoftware:snow_inventory_java_scanner:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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