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title: "CVE-2021-43829: Unrestricted Upload of Files in Patrowl | CubePath"
description: "PatrOwl is a free and open-source solution for orchestrating Security Operations. In versions prior to 1.7.7 PatrowlManager unrestrictly handle upload…"
language: en
source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-43829
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# CVE-2021-43829: Unrestricted Upload of Files in Patrowl | CubePath

## Description

PatrOwl is a free and open-source solution for orchestrating Security Operations. In versions prior to 1.7.7 PatrowlManager unrestrictly handle upload files in the findings import feature. This vulnerability is capable of uploading dangerous type of file to server leading to XSS attacks and potentially other forms of code injection. Users are advised to update to 1.7.7 as soon as possible. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Official description from the CVE record, published by GitHub\_M. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-43829)

## Key data

### CVSS 3.1 High 7.4

Score published by GitHub\_M in the CVE record.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

| Metric                 | Value   | What it means                                                                       |
| ---------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Attack vector          | Network | The vulnerable component can be reached over a network, possibly from the Internet. |
| Attack complexity      | Low     | No special conditions are needed. The attack can be repeated at will.               |
| Privileges required    | Low     | A basic user account is needed.                                                     |
| User interaction       | None    | No action from any user is needed.                                                  |
| Scope                  | Changed | The impact can reach other components beyond the vulnerable one.                    |
| Confidentiality impact | Low     | Limited effect on the secrecy of data.                                              |
| Integrity impact       | Low     | Limited effect on the trustworthiness of data.                                      |
| Availability impact    | Low     | Limited effect on availability.                                                     |

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### EPSS

Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days.

Score

0.59246 (59.2% probability)

Percentile

99.1%

Scores of

Nov 10, 2026

Model

v2026.06.15

### Weakness (CWE)

CWE catalog version 5.0.

CWE names: Copyright © 2006-2026, The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CWE license.

- [CWE-434](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.html) Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

## Affected products

Products listed in the CVE record, as the CNA published them.

- PatrowlManager

  - affected: < 1.7.7

## References

Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control.

- [github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/security/advisories/GHSA-…](https://github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/security/advisories/GHSA-5hc9-6hq4-2xfx)
- [github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/commit/2287c9715d2e7ef11b…](https://github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/commit/2287c9715d2e7ef11b44bb0ad4a57727654f2203)
- [huntr.dev/bounties/17324785-f83a-4058-ac40-03f2bfa16399](https://huntr.dev/bounties/17324785-f83a-4058-ac40-03f2bfa16399/)

## Timeline

1. ID reserved Nov 16, 2021
2. Record published Dec 14, 2021
3. Record last updated Aug 4, 2024

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