How severe is CVE-2021-41395?

CVE-2021-41395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41395 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41395?

CVE-2021-41395 affects Goteleport Teleport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41395?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-41395 published?

CVE-2021-41395 was published on 2021-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41395

CVE-2021-41395 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Goteleport Teleport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Goteleport Teleport
Published: 2021-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Teleport before 6.2.12 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows attackers to control a database connection string, in some situations, via a crafted database name or username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41395?: Teleport before 6.2.12 and 7.x before 7.1.1 allows attackers to control a database connection string, in some situations, via a crafted database name or username.
How severe is CVE-2021-41395?: CVE-2021-41395 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41395 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41395?: CVE-2021-41395 affects Goteleport Teleport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41395?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-41395 published?: CVE-2021-41395 was published on 2021-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:goteleport:teleport:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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