CVE-2021-42651

Name: CVE-2021-42651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T15:15:08.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42651 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Server Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in Pentest-Collaboration-Framework v1.0.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through /project/PROJECTNAME/reports/.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Server Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in Pentest-Collaboration-Framework v1.0.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through /project/PROJECTNAME/reports/.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pentest Collaboration Framework Project	Pentest Collaboration Framework	1.0.8

References

https://gitlab.com/invuls/pentest-projects/pcf/-/commit/67ca59ff668a4f361a0c6b1327287e484987b6f1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/invuls/pentest-projects/pcf/-/commit/67ca59ff668a4f361a0c6b1327287e484987b6f1Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42651?

How severe is CVE-2021-42651?

CVE-2021-42651 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42651?

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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Source: NVD / NIST