How severe is CVE-2021-29251?

CVE-2021-29251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29251?

CVE-2021-29251 affects Btcpayserver Btcpay Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29251?

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

When was CVE-2021-29251 published?

CVE-2021-29251 was published on 2021-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29251

CVE-2021-29251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Btcpayserver Btcpay Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Btcpayserver Btcpay Server
Published: 2021-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BTCPay Server before 1.0.7.1 mishandles the policy setting in which users can register (in Server Settings > Policies). This affects Docker use cases in which a mail server is configured.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29251?: BTCPay Server before 1.0.7.1 mishandles the policy setting in which users can register (in Server Settings > Policies). This affects Docker use cases in which a mail server is configured.
How severe is CVE-2021-29251?: CVE-2021-29251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29251?: CVE-2021-29251 affects Btcpayserver Btcpay Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29251 published?: CVE-2021-29251 was published on 2021-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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