CVE-2021-45036: Velneo vClient on its 28.1.3 version, could allow an attacker with knowledge of the victims's username and has

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HIGH 8.7REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-45036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting vclient. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Velneo vClient on its 28.1.3 version, could allow an attacker with knowledge of the victims's username and hashed password to spoof the victim's id against the server.

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	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290, CWE-287
Published	2022-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: velneo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-28 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

velneo vclient DOWNGRADE

Affected: 28.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 28.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 28.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vclient sudo apt install vclient=<VERSION_BEFORE_28.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold vclient

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

dnf --showduplicates list vclient sudo dnf downgrade vclient-<VERSION_BEFORE_28.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add vclient

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-2021-45036?

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

Is CVE-2021-45036 being exploited?

CVE-2021-45036 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-2021-45036 affect?

CVE-2021-45036 affects vclient. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). Velneo vClient on its 28.1.3 version, could allow an attacker with knowledge of the victims's username and hashed password to spoof the victim's id against the server.

How urgent is CVE-2021-45036?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-45035 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE Velneo vClient on its 28.1.3 version, does not correctly check the certificate of authenticity by default

References

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