CVE-2021-28979

Name: CVE-2021-28979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-16T12:15:12.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28979 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SafeNet KeySecure Management Console 8.12.0 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SafeNet KeySecure Management Console 8.12.0 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thalesgroup	Safenet Keysecure	<= 8.12.0

References

http://safenet.comProduct
http://thales.comNot Applicable
https://www.gruppotim.it/redteamThird Party Advisory
https://www.thalesgroup.com/enVendor Advisory
http://safenet.comProduct
http://thales.comNot Applicable
https://www.gruppotim.it/redteamThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28979?

How severe is CVE-2021-28979?

CVE-2021-28979 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28979?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST