PatchTheCVECVE-2021-41316: The Device42 Main Appliance before 17.05.01 does not sanitize user input in its Nmap Discovery utility
CVE-2021-41316 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting device42. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Device42 Main Appliance before 17.05.01 does not sanitize user input in its Nmap Discovery utility. An attacker (with permissions to add or edit jobs run by this utility) can inject an extra argument to overwrite arbitrary files as the root user on the Remote Collector.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-88 |
| Published | 2021-09-17 |
| 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-2021-41316?
device42: upgrade to 17.05.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-41316 being exploited?
CVE-2021-41316 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-2021-41316 affect?
CVE-2021-41316 affects device42. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Device42 Main Appliance before 17.05.01 does not sanitize user input in its Nmap Discovery utility. An attacker (with permissions to add or edit jobs run by this utility) can inject an extra argument to overwrite arbitrary files as the
How urgent is CVE-2021-41316?
Priority 47/100. High severity