CVE-2021-32981

Name: CVE-2021-32981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T20:15:08.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. AVEVA System Platform versions 2017 through 2020 R2 P01 uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVEVA System Platform versions 2017 through 2020 R2 P01 uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	System Platform	>= 2017, < 2020
Aveva	System Platform	2020

References

https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2021-002.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-180-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2021-002.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-180-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32981?

How severe is CVE-2021-32981?

CVE-2021-32981 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32981?

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