CVE-2021-42116: Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Vers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-42116?

topease: upgrade to newer than 7.1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-42116 being exploited?

CVE-2021-42116 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-42116 affect?

CVE-2021-42116 affects topease. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 allows an authenticated remote attacker to view the Shape Editor and Settings, which are functionality for higher pr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-42116?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2021-42116 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting topease. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 allows an authenticated remote attacker to view the Shape Editor and Settings, which are functionality for higher privileged users, via identifying said components in the front-end source code or other means.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2021-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability Program · Vendor: businessdnasolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-30 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

businessdnasolutions topease UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.1.27

Fixed in: newer than 7.1.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.1.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade topease

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade topease

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2021-42116?

topease: upgrade to newer than 7.1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-42116 being exploited?

CVE-2021-42116 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-2021-42116 affect?

CVE-2021-42116 affects topease. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Incorrect Access Control in Web Applications operating on Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27 allows an authenticated remote attacker to view the Shape Editor and Settings, which are functionality for higher pr

How urgent is CVE-2021-42116?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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