CVE-2021-43493

Name: CVE-2021-43493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-12T15:15:11.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43493 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ServerManagement master branch as of commit 49491cc6f94980e6be7791d17be947c27071eb56 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability can be used to extract credentials which can in turn be used to execute code.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ServerManagement master branch as of commit 49491cc6f94980e6be7791d17be947c27071eb56 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability can be used to extract credentials which can in turn be used to execute code.

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

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Servermanagement Project	Servermanagement	2019-11-13

References

https://github.com/cksgf/ServerManagement/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cksgf/ServerManagement/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43493?

How severe is CVE-2021-43493?

CVE-2021-43493 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43493?

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