CVE-2021-29281

Name: CVE-2021-29281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-07T21:15:09.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

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://www.gfi.com/products-and-solutions/network-security-solutions/gfi-archiverProduct
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://www.gfi.com/products-and-solutions/network-security-solutions/gfi-archiverProduct

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-29281?

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Source: NVD / NIST