CVE-2021-42052

Name: CVE-2021-42052
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-16T23:15:08.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42052 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IPESA e-Flow 3.3.6 allows path traversal for reading any file within the web root directory via the lib/js/build/STEResource.res path and the R query parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IPESA e-Flow 3.3.6 allows path traversal for reading any file within the web root directory via the lib/js/build/STEResource.res path and the R query parameter.

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

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipesa	E-Flow	3.3.6

References

https://nxnjz.net/2022/08/cve-2021-42052-full-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nxnjz.net/2022/08/cve-2021-42052-full-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42052?

IPESA e-Flow 3.3.6 allows path traversal for reading any file within the web root directory via the lib/js/build/STEResource.res path and the R query parameter.

How severe is CVE-2021-42052?

CVE-2021-42052 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42052?

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