CVE-2021-38453

Name: CVE-2021-38453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-22T12:15:08.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38453 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Some API functions allow interaction with the registry, which includes reading values as well as data modification.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Some API functions allow interaction with the registry, which includes reading values as well as data modification.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-15

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auvesy	Versiondog	< 8.0.0

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38453?

Some API functions allow interaction with the registry, which includes reading values as well as data modification.

How severe is CVE-2021-38453?

CVE-2021-38453 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38453?

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-2021-38453?

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Source: NVD / NIST