CVE-2021-43831

Name: CVE-2021-43831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-15T20:15:08.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 3.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43831 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Gradio is an open source framework for building interactive machine learning models and demos. In versions prior to 2.5.0 there is a vulnerability that affects anyone who creates and publicly shares Gradio interfaces. EPSS estimates a 3.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gradio is an open source framework for building interactive machine learning models and demos. In versions prior to 2.5.0 there is a vulnerability that affects anyone who creates and publicly shares Gradio interfaces. File paths are not restricted and users who receive a Gradio link can access any files on the host computer if they know the file names or file paths. This is limited only by the host operating system. Paths are opened in read only mode. The problem has been patched in gradio 2.5.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.79%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gradio Project	Gradio	< 2.5.0

References

https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/commit/41bd3645bdb616e1248b2167ca83636a2653f781Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/security/advisories/GHSA-rhq2-3vr9-6mcrExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/commit/41bd3645bdb616e1248b2167ca83636a2653f781Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/security/advisories/GHSA-rhq2-3vr9-6mcrExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43831?

How severe is CVE-2021-43831?

CVE-2021-43831 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43831?

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