CVE-2021-27755

Name: CVE-2021-27755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-21T18:15:08.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27755 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. "Sametime Android potential path traversal vulnerability when using File class". EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

"Sametime Android potential path traversal vulnerability when using File class"

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Hcl Sametime	< 11.6.5

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0096575Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0096575Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27755?

"Sametime Android potential path traversal vulnerability when using File class"

How severe is CVE-2021-27755?

CVE-2021-27755 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27755?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27755?

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Source: NVD / NIST