How severe is CVE-2021-43034?

CVE-2021-43034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-43034 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43034?

CVE-2021-43034 affects Kaseya Unitrends Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43034?

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-2021-43034 published?

CVE-2021-43034 was published on 2021-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43034

CVE-2021-43034 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaseya Unitrends Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Kaseya Unitrends Backup
Published: 2021-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. A world writable file allowed local users to execute arbitrary code as the user apache, leading to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43034?: An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. A world writable file allowed local users to execute arbitrary code as the user apache, leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2021-43034?: CVE-2021-43034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-43034 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43034?: CVE-2021-43034 affects Kaseya Unitrends Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43034?: 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-2021-43034 published?: CVE-2021-43034 was published on 2021-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaseya:unitrends_backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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