How severe is CVE-2021-44207?

CVE-2021-44207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-44207 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-44207 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-12-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44207?

CVE-2021-44207 affects Acclaimsystems Usaherds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44207?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2021-44207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-44207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-31057. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-12-23).

When was CVE-2021-44207 published?

CVE-2021-44207 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44207

CVE-2021-44207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acclaimsystems Usaherds with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-12-23). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-12-23)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-31057
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-12-23)
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Acclaimsystems Usaherds
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Acclaim USAHERDS through 7.4.0.1 uses hard-coded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44207?: Acclaim USAHERDS through 7.4.0.1 uses hard-coded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2021-44207?: CVE-2021-44207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-44207 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2021-44207 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-12-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44207?: CVE-2021-44207 affects Acclaimsystems Usaherds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44207?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2021-44207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-44207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-31057. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-12-23).
When was CVE-2021-44207 published?: CVE-2021-44207 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acclaimsystems:usaherds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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