CVE-2021-21386: APKLeaks is an open-source project for scanning APK file for URIs, endpoints & secrets

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-21386?

apkleaks: upgrade to 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-21386 being exploited?

CVE-2021-21386 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-21386 affect?

CVE-2021-21386 affects apkleaks. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). APKLeaks is an open-source project for scanning APK file for URIs, endpoints & secrets. APKLeaks prior to v2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via package name inside application manifest. An attacker could includ

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-21386?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2021-21386 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting apkleaks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

APKLeaks is an open-source project for scanning APK file for URIs, endpoints & secrets. APKLeaks prior to v2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via package name inside application manifest. An attacker could include arguments that allow unintended commands or code to be executed, allow sensitive data to be read or modified or could cause other unintended behavior through malicious package name. The problem is fixed in ve

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-88
Published	2021-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: apkleaks project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-03-24 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apkleaks project apkleaks UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.3

Fixed in: 2.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apkleaks || rpm -q apkleaks || apkleaks --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apkleaks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apkleaks

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-21386?

apkleaks: upgrade to 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-21386 being exploited?

CVE-2021-21386 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-21386 affect?

CVE-2021-21386 affects apkleaks. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). APKLeaks is an open-source project for scanning APK file for URIs, endpoints & secrets. APKLeaks prior to v2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via package name inside application manifest. An attacker could includ

How urgent is CVE-2021-21386?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

References

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