How severe is CVE-2021-29024?

CVE-2021-29024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29024?

CVE-2021-29024 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-29024 published?

CVE-2021-29024 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29024

CVE-2021-29024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invoiceplane with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Invoiceplane
Published: 2021-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In InvoicePlane 1.5.11 a misconfigured web server allows unauthenticated directory listing and file download. Allowing an attacker to directory traversal and download files suppose to be private without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29024?: In InvoicePlane 1.5.11 a misconfigured web server allows unauthenticated directory listing and file download. Allowing an attacker to directory traversal and download files suppose to be private without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-29024?: CVE-2021-29024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29024?: CVE-2021-29024 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29024 published?: CVE-2021-29024 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invoiceplane:invoiceplane:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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