CVE-2021-40875 (GCVE-0-2021-40875)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-22 14:32 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:51
VLAI Previdian
Summary
Improper Access Control in Gurock TestRail versions < 7.2.0.3014 resulted in sensitive information exposure. A threat actor can access the /files.md5 file on the client side of a Gurock TestRail application, disclosing a full list of application files and the corresponding file paths. The corresponding file paths can be tested, and in some cases, result in the disclosure of hardcoded credentials, API keys, or other sensitive data.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: cde09681-8587-40f3-9680-7898af3798c0

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2021-40875

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-09-16 02:00 CEST

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-09-16
Asserted: 2025-09-16
Scope
Notes: Improper Access Control in Gurock TestRail versions < 7.2.0.3014 resulted in sensitive information exposure. A threat actor can access the... | Affected: Gurock / TestRail | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.47486 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian

Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title Improper Access Control in Gurock TestRail versions < 7.2.0.3014 resulted in sensitive information exposure. A threat actor can access the...
Cve Id CVE-2021-40875
Vendor Gurock
Ghsa Id None
Product TestRail
Added Date 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 7.5
Epss Score 0.47486
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity HIGH
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.98805
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2021-40875
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST | Updated: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
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