CVE-2021-33211
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33211 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Unzip feature in Elements-IT HTTP Commander 5.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to write files to arbitrary directories via relative paths in ZIP archives.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Unzip feature in Elements-IT HTTP Commander 5.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to write files to arbitrary directories via relative paths in ZIP archives.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Element-It | Http Commander | 5.3.3 |
References
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-021.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-021.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33211?
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Unzip feature in Elements-IT HTTP Commander 5.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to write files to arbitrary directories via relative paths in ZIP archives.
How severe is CVE-2021-33211?
CVE-2021-33211 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33211?
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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