CVE-2021-37443

Name: CVE-2021-37443
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-25T22:15:08.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37443 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier allows path traversal via the logdeleteselected check0 parameter for file deletion.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier allows path traversal via the logdeleteselected check0 parameter for file deletion.

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

1.25%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nchsoftware	Ivm Attendant	<= 5.12

References

https://github.com/0xfml/poc/blob/main/NCH/IVM_5.12_LFI.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nch.com.au/ivm/index.htmlProduct
https://github.com/0xfml/poc/blob/main/NCH/IVM_5.12_LFI.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nch.com.au/ivm/index.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37443?

NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier allows path traversal via the logdeleteselected check0 parameter for file deletion.

How severe is CVE-2021-37443?

CVE-2021-37443 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37443?

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