Is CVE-2021-38465 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38465 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38465 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-38465 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38465?

CVE-2021-38465 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-38465

CWE-400Published: October 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The webinstaller is a Golang web server executable that enables the generation of an Auvesy image agent. Resource consumption can be achieved by generating large amounts of installations, which are then saved without limitation in the temp folder of the webinstaller executable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38465 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.