How severe is CVE-2021-42811?

CVE-2021-42811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-42811 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42811?

CVE-2021-42811 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Keysecure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42811?

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

When was CVE-2021-42811 published?

CVE-2021-42811 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42811

CVE-2021-42811 is a low-severity vulnerability in Thalesgroup Safenet Keysecure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Thalesgroup Safenet Keysecure
Published: 2022-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SafeNet KeySecure allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files from the underlying system on which the product is deployed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42811?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SafeNet KeySecure allows an authenticated user to read arbitrary files from the underlying system on which the product is deployed.
How severe is CVE-2021-42811?: CVE-2021-42811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-42811 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42811?: CVE-2021-42811 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Keysecure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42811?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-42811 published?: CVE-2021-42811 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=9278cada973f45509fd638d3f153afff&sysparm_article=KB0025953

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thalesgroup:safenet_keysecure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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