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kafka-topics.sh --versionCVEs affecting 2.1
| CVE | Title | CVSS | Exploited | EPSS | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-17196 | In Apache Kafka versions between 0.11.0.0 and 2.1.0, it is possible to manually craft a Produce request which... | 8.8 | — | 2019-07-12 | |
| CVE-2019-12399 | When Connect workers in Apache Kafka 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, or 2.3.0 are configured with on... | 7.5 | — | 2020-01-14 | |
| CVE-2025-27819 | Apache Kafka: Possible RCE/Denial of service attack via SASL JAAS JndiLoginModule configuration | 7.5 | — | 2025-06-10 | |
| CVE-2021-38153 | Timing Attack Vulnerability for Apache Kafka Connect and Clients | 5.9 | — | 2021-09-22 | |
| CVE-2024-56128 | Apache Kafka: SCRAM authentication vulnerable to replay attacks when used without encryption | 5.3 | — | 2024-12-18 | |
| CVE-2026-33558 | Apache Kafka, Apache Kafka Clients: Information Exposure Through Network Client Log Output | 5.3 | — | 2026-04-20 |
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