CVE-2021-20668
CVE-2021-20668 is a low-severity vulnerability in Weseek Growi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Weseek Growi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Path traversal vulnerability in GROWI versions v4.2.2 and earlier allows an attacker with administrator rights to read an arbitrary path via a specially crafted URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20668?
- Path traversal vulnerability in GROWI versions v4.2.2 and earlier allows an attacker with administrator rights to read an arbitrary path via a specially crafted URL.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20668?
- CVE-2021-20668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-20668 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20668?
- CVE-2021-20668 affects Weseek Growi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20668?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-20668 published?
- CVE-2021-20668 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU94889258/index.html
- https://weseek.co.jp/security/2021/03/08/vulnerability/growi-prevent-multiple-xss/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:weseek:growi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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