How severe is CVE-2021-29248?

CVE-2021-29248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29248 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-2021-29248?

CVE-2021-29248 affects Btcpayserver Btcpay Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29248?

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

When was CVE-2021-29248 published?

CVE-2021-29248 was published on 2021-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29248

CVE-2021-29248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Btcpayserver Btcpay Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Btcpayserver Btcpay Server
Published: 2021-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BTCPay Server through 1.0.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by failure to set the Secure flag for a cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29248?: BTCPay Server through 1.0.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by failure to set the Secure flag for a cookie.
How severe is CVE-2021-29248?: CVE-2021-29248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29248 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-2021-29248?: CVE-2021-29248 affects Btcpayserver Btcpay Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29248 published?: CVE-2021-29248 was published on 2021-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:btcpayserver:btcpay_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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