CVE-2021-38469

Name: CVE-2021-38469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-22T12:15:08.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38469 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Many of the services used by the affected product do not specify full paths for the DLLs they are loading. An attacker can exploit the uncontrolled search path by implanting their own DLL near the affected product’s binaries, thus hijacking the loaded DLL.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Many of the services used by the affected product do not specify full paths for the DLLs they are loading. An attacker can exploit the uncontrolled search path by implanting their own DLL near the affected product’s binaries, thus hijacking the loaded DLL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

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-2021-38469?

How severe is CVE-2021-38469?

CVE-2021-38469 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38469?

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-2021-38469?

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Source: NVD / NIST