CVE-2021-36701

Public Exploit

Description

In htmly version 2.8.1, is vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Deletion on the local host when delete backup files. The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to delete arbitrary know files on the host.

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.87% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/danpros/htmly/issues/481	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36701?: CVE-2021-36701 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36701?: To fix CVE-2021-36701, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-36701 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-36701 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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