CVE-2021-38108

Name: CVE-2021-38108
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-02T00:15:07.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38108 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized system memory in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized system memory in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious DOC file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Corel	Wordperfect 2020	20.0.0.200

References

https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-037Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortinet-security-researcher-discovers-multiple-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-corel-productsThird Party Advisory
https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-037Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortinet-security-researcher-discovers-multiple-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-corel-productsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38108?

How severe is CVE-2021-38108?

CVE-2021-38108 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38108?

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Source: NVD / NIST