How severe is CVE-2021-45982?

CVE-2021-45982 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-2021-45982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45982?

CVE-2021-45982 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45982?

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-2021-45982 published?

CVE-2021-45982 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45982

CVE-2021-45982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netscout Ngeniusone 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Netscout Ngeniusone
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetScout nGeniusONE 6.3.2 allows Arbitrary File Upload by a privileged user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45982?: NetScout nGeniusONE 6.3.2 allows Arbitrary File Upload by a privileged user.
How severe is CVE-2021-45982?: CVE-2021-45982 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-2021-45982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45982?: CVE-2021-45982 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45982?: 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-2021-45982 published?: CVE-2021-45982 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscout:ngeniusone:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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