CVE-2021-40285
CVE-2021-40285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Htmly with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Htmly
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
htmly v2.8.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component \views\backup.html.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40285?
- htmly v2.8.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component \views\backup.html.php.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40285?
- CVE-2021-40285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.
- Is CVE-2021-40285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40285?
- CVE-2021-40285 affects Htmly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40285?
- 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-2021-40285 published?
- CVE-2021-40285 was published on 2022-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:htmly:htmly:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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