How severe is CVE-2021-42082?

CVE-2021-42082 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-2021-42082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42082?

CVE-2021-42082 affects Osnexus Quantastor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42082?

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-2021-42082 published?

CVE-2021-42082 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42082

CVE-2021-42082 is a high-severity vulnerability in Osnexus Quantastor 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Osnexus Quantastor
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local users are able to execute scripts under root privileges. POC On the local host run the following command: curl 'localhost:8154/qstor/qs_upgrade.py?taskId=1&a=;`whoami`'

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42082?: Local users are able to execute scripts under root privileges. POC On the local host run the following command: curl 'localhost:8154/qstor/qs_upgrade.py?taskId=1&a=;`whoami`'
How severe is CVE-2021-42082?: CVE-2021-42082 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-2021-42082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42082?: CVE-2021-42082 affects Osnexus Quantastor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42082?: 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-2021-42082 published?: CVE-2021-42082 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:osnexus:quantastor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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