How severe is CVE-2021-20876?

CVE-2021-20876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20876?

CVE-2021-20876 primarily affects Groupsession. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20876?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20876 published?

CVE-2021-20876 was published on 2021-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20876

CVE-2021-20876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Groupsession with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Groupsession
Published: 2021-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path traversal vulnerability in GroupSession Free edition ver5.1.1 and earlier, GroupSession byCloud ver5.1.1 and earlier, and GroupSession ZION ver5.1.1 and earlier allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to obtain sensitive information stored in the hierarchy above the directory on the published site's server via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20876?: Path traversal vulnerability in GroupSession Free edition ver5.1.1 and earlier, GroupSession byCloud ver5.1.1 and earlier, and GroupSession ZION ver5.1.1 and earlier allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to obtain sensitive information stored in the hierarchy above the directory on the published site's server via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2021-20876?: CVE-2021-20876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20876?: CVE-2021-20876 primarily affects Groupsession. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20876 published?: CVE-2021-20876 was published on 2021-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:groupsession:groupsession:*:*:*:*:cloud:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:groupsession:groupsession:*:*:*:*:free:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:groupsession:groupsession:*:*:*:*:zion:*:*:*

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