CVE-2021-32682

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence

This critical-severity CVE scores 9.8 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 69.9%, top 1% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).

Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
Trending — 3 sources updated this weekWeaponized
9.8
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 70%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 70%CVSS: 9.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI. Several vulnerabilities affect elFinder 2.1.58. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with minimal configuration. The issues were patched in version 2.1.59. As a workaround, ensure the connector is not exposed without authentication.

CVSS v3
9.8
EG Score
9.8(medium)
EG Risk
77(Track*)
EG Risk 77/100SSVC: Track*

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity98% × 45%
Exploitation70% × 40%
Automatability30% × 15%
Action: Watch closely — could escalate to Attend.
EPSS
99.3%
KEV
Not listed

Published

June 14, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated Jun 22, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: github_commit, github.
github Patch Available

Multiple vulnerabilities leading to RCE · Advisory · Studio-42/elFinder · GitHub

https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wph3-44rj-92pr
github_commit

commit a106c350b7df (Studio-42/elFinder)

Fix landed in Studio-42/elFinder commit a106c350b7df — awaiting tagged release

https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/a106c350b7dfe666a81d6b576816db9fe0899b17
generic🔴 Active Exploitation

elFinder - A Case Study of Web File Manager Vulnerabilities | Sonar

https://blog.sonarsource.com/elfinder-case-study-of-web-file-manager-vulnerabilities/
generic

Packet Storm

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164173/elFinder-Archive-Command-Injection.html

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Packagist(1)
PackageVulnerable rangeFixed inDependents
studio-42/elfinder2.0.3 ... 2.1.9 (66 versions)2.1.59—

Weakness Classification(3)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Metasploitexploit/linux/http/elfinder_archive_cmd_injection✓ verified
    First seen Jun 13, 2021

    elFinder Archive Command Injection

    Open source ↗
  • Nucleihttp/cves/2021/CVE-2021-32682.yaml
    First seen Jan 1, 2021

    elFinder 2.1.58 - Remote Code Execution

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-32682?
CVE-2021-32682 is a critical vulnerability published on June 14, 2021. elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI. Several vulnerabilities affect elFinder 2.1.58. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with minimal…
When was CVE-2021-32682 disclosed?
CVE-2021-32682 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 14, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2021-32682 actively exploited?
CVE-2021-32682 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32682?
CVE-2021-32682 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2021-32682?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-32682, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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