How severe is CVE-2021-31585?

CVE-2021-31585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-31585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31585?

CVE-2021-31585 affects Accellion Kiteworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31585?

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

When was CVE-2021-31585 published?

CVE-2021-31585 was published on 2021-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31585

CVE-2021-31585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accellion Kiteworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Accellion Kiteworks
Published: 2021-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Accellion Kiteworks before 7.3.1 allows a user with Admin privileges to escalate their privileges by generating SSH passwords that allow local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31585?: Accellion Kiteworks before 7.3.1 allows a user with Admin privileges to escalate their privileges by generating SSH passwords that allow local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-31585?: CVE-2021-31585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-31585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31585?: CVE-2021-31585 affects Accellion Kiteworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-31585 published?: CVE-2021-31585 was published on 2021-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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