How severe is CVE-2021-47688?

CVE-2021-47688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-47688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47688?

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

Does CVE-2021-47688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-47688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34681.

When was CVE-2021-47688 published?

CVE-2021-47688 was published on 2025-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-47688

CVE-2021-47688 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-696.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34681
Weakness: CWE-696
Published: 2025-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WhiteBeam 0.2.0 through 0.2.1 before 0.2.2, a user with local access to a server can bypass the allow-list functionality because a file can be truncated in the OpenFileDescriptor action before the VerifyCanWrite action is performed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47688?: In WhiteBeam 0.2.0 through 0.2.1 before 0.2.2, a user with local access to a server can bypass the allow-list functionality because a file can be truncated in the OpenFileDescriptor action before the VerifyCanWrite action is performed.
How severe is CVE-2021-47688?: CVE-2021-47688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-47688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-47688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-47688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34681.
When was CVE-2021-47688 published?: CVE-2021-47688 was published on 2025-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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