CVE-2021-46088

Name: CVE-2021-46088
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-27T16:15:07.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46088 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Zabbix 4.0 LTS, 4.2, 4.4, and 5.0 LTS is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE). Any user with the "Zabbix Admin" role is able to run custom shell script on the application server in the context of the application user.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zabbix 4.0 LTS, 4.2, 4.4, and 5.0 LTS is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE). Any user with the "Zabbix Admin" role is able to run custom shell script on the application server in the context of the application user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zabbix	Zabbix	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.34
Zabbix	Zabbix	>= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.8
Zabbix	Zabbix	>= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.11
Zabbix	Zabbix	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.20

References

https://github.com/paalbra/zabbix-zbxsec-7Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/paalbra/zabbix-zbxsec-7Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46088?

How severe is CVE-2021-46088?

CVE-2021-46088 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46088?

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