CVE-2021-32814

Name: CVE-2021-32814
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-03T17:15:12.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32814 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file system. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file system. This security bug has been patched in version 0.5.1. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skytable	Skytable	< 0.5.1

References

https://github.com/skytable/skytable/blob/next/CHANGELOG.md#version-051-2021-03-17Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skytable/skytable/commit/38b011273bb92b83c61053ae2fcd80aa9320315c#diff-1cdcf1a793c71ec658782437e4da7e3a37042bc1e2c12545942e9a14679c4b7ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skytable/skytable/security/advisories/GHSA-2hj9-cxmc-m4g7Third Party Advisory
https://security.skytable.io/ve/s/00001.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skytable/skytable/blob/next/CHANGELOG.md#version-051-2021-03-17Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skytable/skytable/commit/38b011273bb92b83c61053ae2fcd80aa9320315c#diff-1cdcf1a793c71ec658782437e4da7e3a37042bc1e2c12545942e9a14679c4b7ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/skytable/skytable/security/advisories/GHSA-2hj9-cxmc-m4g7Third Party Advisory
https://security.skytable.io/ve/s/00001.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32814?

How severe is CVE-2021-32814?

CVE-2021-32814 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32814?

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-2021-32814?

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Source: NVD / NIST