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HIGH

CVE-2021-43494

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

OpenCV-REST-API master branch as of commit 69be158c05d4dd5a4aff38fdc680a162dd6b9e49 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system and can significantly aid in getting remote code access.

Technical details

Published
2021-11-12

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43494?

OpenCV-REST-API master branch as of commit 69be158c05d4dd5a4aff38fdc680a162dd6b9e49 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability. This attack can cause the disclosure of critical secrets stored anywhere on the system and can significantly aid in getting remote code access.

Is CVE-2021-43494 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-43494 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43494?

CVE-2021-43494 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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