PatchTheCVECVE-2021-36797: In Victron Energy Venus OS through 2.72, root access is granted by default to anyone with physical access to t
CVE-2021-36797 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting venus os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Victron Energy Venus OS through 2.72, root access is granted by default to anyone with physical access to the device. NOTE: the vendor disagrees with the reporter's opinion about an alleged "security best practices" violation
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-07-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-36797?
venus os: upgrade to newer than 2.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-36797 being exploited?
CVE-2021-36797 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-2021-36797 affect?
CVE-2021-36797 affects venus os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). In Victron Energy Venus OS through 2.72, root access is granted by default to anyone with physical access to the device. NOTE: the vendor disagrees with the reporter's opinion about an alleged "security best practices" violation
How urgent is CVE-2021-36797?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.