CVE-2021-3845

Name: CVE-2021-3845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-04T17:15:08.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3845 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ws-scrcpy is vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ws-scrcpy is vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ws Scrcpy Project	Ws Scrcpy	< 0.7.1

References

https://github.com/netristv/ws-scrcpy/commit/e83cf65438bef83a3503b25358bba97bcc156fefPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/dc7fc98f-4f4f-440a-b6f6-124a56ea36efExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/netristv/ws-scrcpy/commit/e83cf65438bef83a3503b25358bba97bcc156fefPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/dc7fc98f-4f4f-440a-b6f6-124a56ea36efExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3845?

ws-scrcpy is vulnerable to External Control of File Name or Path

How severe is CVE-2021-3845?

CVE-2021-3845 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3845?

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-2021-3845?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST