How severe is CVE-2021-47805?

CVE-2021-47805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-47805 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-2021-47805?

CVE-2021-47805 affects Flexense Disksavvy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47805?

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.

Does CVE-2021-47805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-47805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3017.

When was CVE-2021-47805 published?

CVE-2021-47805 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-47805

CVE-2021-47805 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Disksavvy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-3017
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Flexense Disksavvy
Published: 2026-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Disk Savvy 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in service binaries to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47805?: Disk Savvy 13.6.14 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in service binaries to inject malicious executables that will be run with elevated LocalSystem privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-47805?: CVE-2021-47805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-47805 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-2021-47805?: CVE-2021-47805 affects Flexense Disksavvy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47805?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-47805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-47805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-3017.
When was CVE-2021-47805 published?: CVE-2021-47805 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:disksavvy:13.6.14:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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