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CVE-2021-38696: SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 has Incorrect Access Control vulnerability, that allows attackers to access si

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-38696 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting saraban. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 has Incorrect Access Control vulnerability, that allows attackers to access signature files on the application without any authentication.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2022-01-18
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softvibe

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

softvibe saraban DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy saraban || rpm -q saraban || saraban --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison saraban sudo apt install saraban=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold saraban
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list saraban sudo dnf downgrade saraban-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add saraban
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-38696?

saraban: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-38696 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38696 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-2021-38696 affect?

CVE-2021-38696 affects saraban. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 has Incorrect Access Control vulnerability, that allows attackers to access signature files on the application without any authentication.

How urgent is CVE-2021-38696?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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