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HIGH

CVE-2021-45712

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An issue was discovered in the rust-embed crate before 6.3.0 for Rust. A ../ directory traversal can sometimes occur in debug mode.

Technical details

Published
2021-12-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45712?

An issue was discovered in the rust-embed crate before 6.3.0 for Rust. A ../ directory traversal can sometimes occur in debug mode.

Is CVE-2021-45712 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-45712 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-45712?

CVE-2021-45712 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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