How severe is CVE-2021-42192?

CVE-2021-42192 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-2021-42192 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42192?

CVE-2021-42192 affects Konga Project Konga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42192?

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-2021-42192 published?

CVE-2021-42192 was published on 2022-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42192

CVE-2021-42192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Konga Project Konga 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Konga Project Konga
Published: 2022-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Konga v0.14.9 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability where a specially crafted request can lead to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42192?: Konga v0.14.9 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability where a specially crafted request can lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2021-42192?: CVE-2021-42192 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-2021-42192 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42192?: CVE-2021-42192 affects Konga Project Konga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42192?: 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-2021-42192 published?: CVE-2021-42192 was published on 2022-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:konga_project:konga:0.14.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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