CVE-2021-28655

Name: CVE-2021-28655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T13:15:08.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28655 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The improper Input Validation vulnerability in "”Move folder to Trash” feature of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to delete the arbitrary files. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The improper Input Validation vulnerability in "”Move folder to Trash” feature of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to delete the arbitrary files. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Zeppelin	<= 0.9.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/bxs056g3xlsofz0jb3wny9dw4llwptd2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bxs056g3xlsofz0jb3wny9dw4llwptd2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28655?

How severe is CVE-2021-28655?

CVE-2021-28655 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28655?

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