How severe is CVE-2021-29281?

CVE-2021-29281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29281?

CVE-2021-29281 affects Gfi Archiver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29281?

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

When was CVE-2021-29281 published?

CVE-2021-29281 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29281

CVE-2021-29281 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gfi Archiver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Gfi Archiver
Published: 2022-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

File upload vulnerability in GFI Mail Archiver versions up to and including 15.1 via insecure implementation of Telerik Web UI plugin which is affected by CVE-2014-2217, and CVE-2017-11317.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29281?: File upload vulnerability in GFI Mail Archiver versions up to and including 15.1 via insecure implementation of Telerik Web UI plugin which is affected by CVE-2014-2217, and CVE-2017-11317.
How severe is CVE-2021-29281?: CVE-2021-29281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29281?: CVE-2021-29281 affects Gfi Archiver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29281 published?: CVE-2021-29281 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gfi:archiver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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