CVE-2021-27779

Name: CVE-2021-27779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T17:15:07.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27779 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. VersionVault Express exposes sensitive information that an attacker can use to impersonate the server or eavesdrop on communications with the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VersionVault Express exposes sensitive information that an attacker can use to impersonate the server or eavesdrop on communications with the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Versionvault Express	2.0.1

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098165Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098165Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27779?

VersionVault Express exposes sensitive information that an attacker can use to impersonate the server or eavesdrop on communications with the server.

How severe is CVE-2021-27779?

CVE-2021-27779 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27779?

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-2021-27779?

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Source: NVD / NIST