CVE-2021-41652: Insecure permissions in the file database.sdb of BatFlat CMS v1.3.6 allows attackers to dump the entire databa

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-41652 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting batflat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in the file database.sdb of BatFlat CMS v1.3.6 allows attackers to dump the entire database.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2022-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: batflat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

batflat batflat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison batflat sudo apt install batflat=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.6> sudo apt-mark hold batflat

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list batflat sudo dnf downgrade batflat-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.6> sudo dnf versionlock add batflat

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-2021-41652?

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

Is CVE-2021-41652 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41652 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-2021-41652 affect?

CVE-2021-41652 affects batflat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Insecure permissions in the file database.sdb of BatFlat CMS v1.3.6 allows attackers to dump the entire database.

How urgent is CVE-2021-41652?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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