CVE-2021-42261

Name: CVE-2021-42261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-19T12:15:07.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Revisor Video Management System (VMS) before 2.0.0 has a directory traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to traverse the file system to access files or directories that are outside of restricted directory on the remote server. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Revisor Video Management System (VMS) before 2.0.0 has a directory traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to traverse the file system to access files or directories that are outside of restricted directory on the remote server. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive data on the vulnerable server.

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

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Revisorlab	Video Management System	< 2.0.0

References

https://github.com/jet-pentest/CVE-2021-42261Third Party Advisory
https://revisorlab.com/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/jet-pentest/CVE-2021-42261Third Party Advisory
https://revisorlab.com/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42261?

How severe is CVE-2021-42261?

CVE-2021-42261 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42261?

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