CVE-2021-29281
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29281 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. File upload vulnerability in GFI Mail Archiver versions up to and including 15.1 via insecure implementation of Telerik Web UI plugin which is affected by CVE-2014-2217, and CVE-2017-11317.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
File upload vulnerability in GFI Mail Archiver versions up to and including 15.1 via insecure implementation of Telerik Web UI plugin which is affected by CVE-2014-2217, and CVE-2017-11317.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gfi | Archiver | < 15.2 |
References
- https://aminbohio.com/gfi-mail-archiver-15-1-telerik-ui-component-arbitrary-file-upload-unauthenticated-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Unrestricted_File_UploadTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50181Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://aminbohio.com/gfi-mail-archiver-15-1-telerik-ui-component-arbitrary-file-upload-unauthenticated-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Unrestricted_File_UploadTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50181Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29281?
File upload vulnerability in GFI Mail Archiver versions up to and including 15.1 via insecure implementation of Telerik Web UI plugin which is affected by CVE-2014-2217, and CVE-2017-11317.
How severe is CVE-2021-29281?
CVE-2021-29281 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29281?
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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