Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-42700 is a low-severity information disclosure issue in Inkscape 0.91. A local attacker would need user interaction, such as causing a user to process a crafted file. The known impact is limited to possible unauthorized information access, with no integrity or availability impact stated in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as routine hygiene unless Inkscape 0.91 is present in sensitive operational environments. Prioritize discovery and removal of obsolete installs over emergency response.
Technical view
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read classified as CWE-125 in Inkscape 0.91. CVSS 3.1 is 3.3 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments that still have Inkscape 0.91 installed and use it to open or process files from untrusted or semi-trusted sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local exploitation requiring user interaction, so broad remote exploitation is not supported by the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle names Inkscape 0.91, CWE-125, and a low-confidentiality out-of-bounds read. It does not provide a fixed version, proof of exploitation, or detailed trigger conditions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints and engineering workstations for Inkscape 0.91.
- Check Inkscape, CISA, and vendor guidance for fixed versions or compensating controls.
- Avoid opening untrusted graphics files with Inkscape 0.91.
- Replace or upgrade obsolete Inkscape installations where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Inkscape 0.91 is installed on managed systems.
- Review workflows where users open externally supplied files in Inkscape.
- Check vulnerability scanners for CVE-2021-42700 findings.
- Document any systems requiring exception or delayed remediation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N1.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.3LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-132-03CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.integraxor.com/scada-animation-graphic-editor-extension-inkscape/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.