How severe is CVE-2021-45097?

CVE-2021-45097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-45097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45097?

CVE-2021-45097 affects Knime Knime Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45097?

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

When was CVE-2021-45097 published?

CVE-2021-45097 was published on 2021-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45097

CVE-2021-45097 is a low-severity vulnerability in Knime Knime Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.9)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Knime Knime Server
Published: 2021-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

KNIME Server before 4.12.6 and 4.13.x before 4.13.4 (when installed in unattended mode) keeps the administrator's password in a file without appropriate file access controls, allowing all local users to read its content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45097?: KNIME Server before 4.12.6 and 4.13.x before 4.13.4 (when installed in unattended mode) keeps the administrator's password in a file without appropriate file access controls, allowing all local users to read its content.
How severe is CVE-2021-45097?: CVE-2021-45097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45097?: CVE-2021-45097 affects Knime Knime Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-45097 published?: CVE-2021-45097 was published on 2021-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:knime:knime_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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