Path Traversal in Geovision Geowebserver
CVE-2021-47795
GeoVision GeoWebServer 5.3.3 contains multiple vulnerabilities including local file inclusion, cross-site scripting, and remote code execution through improper input sanitization. Attackers can exploit the WebStrings.srf endpoint by manipulating path traversal and injection parameters to access system files and execute malicious scripts.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.029 (86.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 86th percentile — 86.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.026 · newest: 0.029 · change: +0.002
Affected products
- Geovision Geowebserver — versions <= 5.3.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50211 (exploit)
- www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/geovision-geowebserver-local-file-inclusion (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47795?
- CVE-2021-47795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geovision Geowebserver, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2026-01-16.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47795?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.