CVE-2021-26551

Name: CVE-2021-26551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T20:15:14.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SmartFoxServer 2.17.0. An attacker can execute arbitrary Python code, and bypass the javashell.py protection mechanism, by creating /config/ConsoleModuleUnlock.txt and editing /config/admin/admintool.xml to enable the Console module.. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in SmartFoxServer 2.17.0. An attacker can execute arbitrary Python code, and bypass the javashell.py protection mechanism, by creating /config/ConsoleModuleUnlock.txt and editing /config/admin/admintool.xml to enable the Console module.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.61%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartfoxserver	Smartfoxserver	2.17.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161340/SmartFoxServer-2X-2.17.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.smartfoxserver.comProduct
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161340/SmartFoxServer-2X-2.17.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.smartfoxserver.comProduct
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26551?

How severe is CVE-2021-26551?

CVE-2021-26551 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26551?

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