CVE-2021-26294

Name: CVE-2021-26294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-07T04:15:12.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 17.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in AfterLogic Aurora through 7.7.9 and WebMail Pro through 7.7.9. They allow directory traversal to read files (such as a data/settings/settings.xml file containing admin panel credentials), as demonstrated by dav/server.php/files/personal/%2e%2e when using the caldav_public_user account (with caldav_public_user as its password).. EPSS estimates a 17.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in AfterLogic Aurora through 7.7.9 and WebMail Pro through 7.7.9. They allow directory traversal to read files (such as a data/settings/settings.xml file containing admin panel credentials), as demonstrated by dav/server.php/files/personal/%2e%2e when using the caldav_public_user account (with caldav_public_user as its password).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

17.34%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Afterlogic	Aurora	<= 7.7.9
Afterlogic	Webmail Pro	<= 7.7.9

References

https://github.com/E3SEC/AfterLogic/blob/main/CVE-2021-26294-exposure-of-sensitive-information-vulnerability.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/E3SEC/AfterLogic/blob/main/CVE-2021-26294-exposure-of-sensitive-information-vulnerability.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26294?

How severe is CVE-2021-26294?

CVE-2021-26294 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26294?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST