How severe is CVE-2021-41315?

CVE-2021-41315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41315?

CVE-2021-41315 affects Device42 Remote Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41315?

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-2021-41315 published?

CVE-2021-41315 was published on 2021-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41315

CVE-2021-41315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Device42 Remote Collector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Device42 Remote Collector
Published: 2021-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Device42 Remote Collector before 17.05.01 does not sanitize user input in its SNMP Connectivity utility. This allows an authenticated attacker (with access to the console application) to execute arbitrary OS commands and escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41315?: The Device42 Remote Collector before 17.05.01 does not sanitize user input in its SNMP Connectivity utility. This allows an authenticated attacker (with access to the console application) to execute arbitrary OS commands and escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-41315?: CVE-2021-41315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41315?: CVE-2021-41315 affects Device42 Remote Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41315?: 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-2021-41315 published?: CVE-2021-41315 was published on 2021-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:device42:remote_collector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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