CVE-2021-38697: SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 allows Unauthenticated unrestricted File Upload, that allows attackers to uplo

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-38697 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 allows Unauthenticated unrestricted File Upload, that allows attackers to upload files with any file extension which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

Critical 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 score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softvibe

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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.

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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-2021-38697?

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

Is CVE-2021-38697 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38697 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-2021-38697 affect?

CVE-2021-38697 affects saraban. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SoftVibe SARABAN for INFOMA 1.1 allows Unauthenticated unrestricted File Upload, that allows attackers to upload files with any file extension which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2021-38697?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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