CVE-2021-29502

Name: CVE-2021-29502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-10T18:15:07.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29502 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. WarnSystem is a cog (plugin) for the Red discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensible informations by setting up a specific template which is not properly sanitized. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WarnSystem is a cog (plugin) for the Red discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensible informations by setting up a specific template which is not properly sanitized. The problem has been patched in version 1.3.18. Users should update and type `!warnsysteminfo` to check that their version is 1.3.18 or above. As a workaround users may unload the WarnSystem cog or disable the `!warnset description` command globally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Warnsystem Project	Warnsystem	< 1.3.18

References

https://github.com/retke/Laggrons-Dumb-Cogs/commit/c79dd2cc879989cf2018e76ba2aad0baef3b4ec8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/retke/Laggrons-Dumb-Cogs/security/advisories/GHSA-834g-67vv-m9wqMitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/retke/Laggrons-Dumb-Cogs/commit/c79dd2cc879989cf2018e76ba2aad0baef3b4ec8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/retke/Laggrons-Dumb-Cogs/security/advisories/GHSA-834g-67vv-m9wqMitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29502?

How severe is CVE-2021-29502?

CVE-2021-29502 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29502?

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