CVE-2021-32814: Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-32814?

skytable: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-32814 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32814 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-2021-32814 affect?

CVE-2021-32814 affects skytable. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file syste

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-32814 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting skytable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file system. This security bug has been patched in version 0.5.1. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2021-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: skytable

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-03 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skytable skytable UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.1

Fixed in: 0.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade skytable

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-32814?

skytable: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32814 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32814 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-2021-32814 affect?

CVE-2021-32814 affects skytable. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Skytable is a NoSQL database with automated snapshots and TLS. Versions prior to 0.5.1 are vulnerable to a a directory traversal attack enabling remotely connected clients to destroy and/or manipulate critical files on the host's file syste

How urgent is CVE-2021-32814?

Priority 51/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-37625 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Skytable is an open source NoSQL database

References

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