CVE-2021-42712

Name: CVE-2021-42712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T14:15:07.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42712 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Splashtop Streamer through 3.4.8.3 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Splashtop Streamer through 3.4.8.3 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Splashtop	Streamer	< 3.5.0.0

References

https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0007/MNDT-2022-0007.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.splashtop.com/securityVendor Advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0007/MNDT-2022-0007.mdThird Party Advisory
https://www.splashtop.com/securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42712?

Splashtop Streamer through 3.4.8.3 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions.

How severe is CVE-2021-42712?

CVE-2021-42712 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42712?

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-2021-42712?

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Source: NVD / NIST