CVE-2021-47795
High PUBLISHEDGeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 - Local FIle Inclusion
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jan 15, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 24, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.7 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geovision |
GeoVision Geowebserver
|
<= 5.3.3 |
Affected |
CVE References
- VulnCheck Advisory: GeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 - Local FIle Inclusion vulncheck.com · Third-Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/geovision-geowebserver-local-fil...
- ExploitDB-50211 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50211
- GeoVision Cyber Security Page geovision.com.tw · Product https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-03-24 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-03-24 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 4 months ago00:00 UTC · 4 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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23:25 UTC 6 months ago23:25 UTC · 6 months ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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14:39 UTC 6 months ago14:39 UTC · 6 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2021-47795
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2021-47795",
"title": "GeoVision Geowebserver 5.3.3 - Local FIle Inclusion",
"affected_vendor": "Geovision",
"affected_product": "GeoVision Geowebserver",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.7,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}