CVE-2021-43479

Name: CVE-2021-43479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-31T20:15:07.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43479 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in The-Secretary 2.5 via install.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in The-Secretary 2.5 via install.php.

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

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Secretarycms	The Secretary	2.5

References

https://github.com/mikaelstaer/The-Secretary/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mikaelstaer/The-Secretary/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43479?

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in The-Secretary 2.5 via install.php.

How severe is CVE-2021-43479?

CVE-2021-43479 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43479?

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-2021-43479?

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Source: NVD / NIST