CVE-2021-41323

Name: CVE-2021-41323
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-30T19:15:07.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41323 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal in the Compress feature in Pydio Cells 2.2.9 allows remote authenticated users to overwrite personal files, or Cells files belonging to any user, via the format parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal in the Compress feature in Pydio Cells 2.2.9 allows remote authenticated users to overwrite personal files, or Cells files belonging to any user, via the format parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pydio	Cells	2.2.9

References

https://charonv.net/Pydio-Broken-Access-Control/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pydio/cells/releases/tag/v2.2.12Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://pydio.com/fr/community/releases/pydio-cells/pydio-cells-enterprise-2212Product, Vendor Advisory
https://charonv.net/Pydio-Broken-Access-Control/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pydio/cells/releases/tag/v2.2.12Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://pydio.com/fr/community/releases/pydio-cells/pydio-cells-enterprise-2212Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41323?

Directory traversal in the Compress feature in Pydio Cells 2.2.9 allows remote authenticated users to overwrite personal files, or Cells files belonging to any user, via the format parameter.

How severe is CVE-2021-41323?

CVE-2021-41323 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41323?

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-2021-41323?

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Source: NVD / NIST