Is CVE-2021-25449 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-25449 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-25449 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-25449 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25449?

CVE-2021-25449 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-25449

CWE-122Published: September 9, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An improper input validation vulnerability in libsapeextractor library prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in mediaextractor process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25449 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.