CVE-2021-37696

Name: CVE-2021-37696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-11T23:15:07.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37696 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. tmerc-cogs are a collection of open source plugins for the Red Discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensitive information by crafting a specific MassDM message. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tmerc-cogs are a collection of open source plugins for the Red Discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensitive information by crafting a specific MassDM message. Issue is patched in commit 92325be650a6c17940cc52611797533ed95dbbe1. All users are advised to update to the current commit. As a workaround users may unload the MassDM cog or globally disable the `[p]massdm` command.

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

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tmerc-Cogs Project	Tmerc-Cogs	< 3.0

References

https://github.com/tmercswims/tmerc-cogs/commit/92325be650a6c17940cc5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tmercswims/tmerc-cogs/security/advisories/GHSA-ffhm-9c8j-wx9hPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tmercswims/tmerc-cogs/commit/92325be650a6c17940cc5Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tmercswims/tmerc-cogs/security/advisories/GHSA-ffhm-9c8j-wx9hPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37696?

How severe is CVE-2021-37696?

CVE-2021-37696 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37696?

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