How severe is CVE-2021-30462?

CVE-2021-30462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-30462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-30462?

CVE-2021-30462 affects Vestacp Vesta Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30462?

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-2021-30462 published?

CVE-2021-30462 was published on 2021-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-30462

CVE-2021-30462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vestacp Vesta Control Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Vestacp Vesta Control Panel
Published: 2021-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30462?: VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.
How severe is CVE-2021-30462?: CVE-2021-30462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-30462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-30462?: CVE-2021-30462 affects Vestacp Vesta Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30462?: 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-2021-30462 published?: CVE-2021-30462 was published on 2021-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-vestacp-lpe-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vestacp:vesta_control_panel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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