CVE-2021-29061

CVE-2021-29061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vfsjfilechooser2 Project Vfsjfilechooser2 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-770.

Key facts

Description

A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Vfsjfilechooser2 version 0.2.9 and below which occurs when the application attempts to validate crafted URIs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29061?
A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in Vfsjfilechooser2 version 0.2.9 and below which occurs when the application attempts to validate crafted URIs.
How severe is CVE-2021-29061?
CVE-2021-29061 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29061 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29061?
CVE-2021-29061 affects Vfsjfilechooser2 Project Vfsjfilechooser2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29061?
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-2021-29061 published?
CVE-2021-29061 was published on 2021-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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