How severe is CVE-2021-27102?

CVE-2021-27102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27102 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-27102 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27102?

CVE-2021-27102 affects Accellion Fta. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2021-27102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-27102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-13872. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).

When was CVE-2021-27102 published?

CVE-2021-27102 was published on 2021-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27102

CVE-2021-27102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accellion Fta with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-11-03)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-13872
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-11-03)
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Accellion Fta
Published: 2021-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Accellion FTA 9_12_411 and earlier is affected by OS command execution via a local web service call. The fixed version is FTA_9_12_416 and later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27102?: Accellion FTA 9_12_411 and earlier is affected by OS command execution via a local web service call. The fixed version is FTA_9_12_416 and later.
How severe is CVE-2021-27102?: CVE-2021-27102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27102 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2021-27102 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27102?: CVE-2021-27102 affects Accellion Fta. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2021-27102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-27102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-13872. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
When was CVE-2021-27102 published?: CVE-2021-27102 was published on 2021-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:fta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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