CVE-2021-42116

Name: CVE-2021-42116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-30T12:15:07.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 allows an authenticated remote attacker to view the Shape Editor and Settings, which are functionality for higher privileged users, via identifying said components in the front-end source code or other means.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 allows an authenticated remote attacker to view the Shape Editor and Settings, which are functionality for higher privileged users, via identifying said components in the front-end source code or other means.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Businessdnasolutions	Topease	<= 7.1.27

References

https://confluence.topease.ch/confluence/display/DOC/Release+NotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://confluence.topease.ch/confluence/display/DOC/Release+NotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42116?

How severe is CVE-2021-42116?

CVE-2021-42116 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42116?

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Source: NVD / NIST