Is CVE-2021-21907 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-21907 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-21907 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-21907 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-21907?

CVE-2021-21907 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-21907

CWE-22Published: December 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the CMA CLI getenv command functionality of Garrett Metal Detectors’ iC Module CMA Version 5.0. A specially-crafted command line argument can lead to local file inclusion. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-21907 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.