CVE-2021-42559: An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-42559?

caldera: upgrade to newer than 2.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-42559 being exploited?

CVE-2021-42559 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-2021-42559 affect?

CVE-2021-42559 affects caldera. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It contains multiple startup "requirements" that execute commands when starting the server. Because these commands can be changed via the REST API, an authenticated user can insert arbitrary command

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-42559?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-42559 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting caldera. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It contains multiple startup "requirements" that execute commands when starting the server. Because these commands can be changed via the REST API, an authenticated user can insert arbitrary commands that will execute when the server is restarted.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2022-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mitre

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-12 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mitre caldera UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.8.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade caldera

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-2021-42559?

caldera: upgrade to newer than 2.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-42559 being exploited?

CVE-2021-42559 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-2021-42559 affect?

CVE-2021-42559 affects caldera. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in CALDERA 2.8.1. It contains multiple startup "requirements" that execute commands when starting the server. Because these commands can be changed via the REST API, an authenticated user can insert arbitrary command

How urgent is CVE-2021-42559?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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