CVE-2021-44838: An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-44838 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting delta rm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2. Using the /risque/risque/ajax-details endpoint, with a POST request indicating the risk to access with the id parameter, it is possible for users to access risks of other companies.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deltarm

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

deltarm delta rm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy delta-rm || rpm -q delta-rm || delta-rm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison delta-rm sudo apt install delta-rm=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold delta-rm

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

dnf --showduplicates list delta-rm sudo dnf downgrade delta-rm-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add delta-rm

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-2021-44838?

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

Is CVE-2021-44838 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44838 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-2021-44838 affect?

CVE-2021-44838 affects delta rm. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2. Using the /risque/risque/ajax-details endpoint, with a POST request indicating the risk to access with the id parameter, it is possible for users to access risks of other companies.

How urgent is CVE-2021-44838?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-44840 LOW 2.7 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2
CVE-2021-44839 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2
CVE-2021-44837 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2
CVE-2021-44836 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Delta RM 1.2

References

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