How severe is CVE-2021-42562?

CVE-2021-42562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-42562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42562?

CVE-2021-42562 affects Mitre Caldera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42562?

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-2021-42562 published?

CVE-2021-42562 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42562

CVE-2021-42562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitre Caldera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mitre Caldera
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42562?: An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It does not properly segregate user privileges, resulting in non-admin users having access to read and modify configuration or other components that should only be accessible by admin users.
How severe is CVE-2021-42562?: CVE-2021-42562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-42562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42562?: CVE-2021-42562 affects Mitre Caldera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42562?: 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-2021-42562 published?: CVE-2021-42562 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mitre:caldera:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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