CVE-2021-30070

Name: CVE-2021-30070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T05:15:07.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in HestiaCP before v1.3.5. Attackers are able to arbitrarily install packages due to values taken from the pgk [] parameter in the update request being transmitted to the operating system's package manager.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in HestiaCP before v1.3.5. Attackers are able to arbitrarily install packages due to values taken from the pgk [] parameter in the update request being transmitted to the operating system's package manager.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hestiacp	Hestiacp	< 1.3.5

References

https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/commit/27556a9a43aeaf308b33be224c2e70f2011574e6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/commit/9a1fccd37f2842fdf96ffb48895c4bfa9788c469Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/commit/27556a9a43aeaf308b33be224c2e70f2011574e6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/commit/9a1fccd37f2842fdf96ffb48895c4bfa9788c469Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30070?

How severe is CVE-2021-30070?

CVE-2021-30070 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30070?

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-2021-30070?

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Source: NVD / NIST