CVE-2021-26294
HighExploitedThey allow directory traversal to read files (such as a data/settings/settings.xml file containing admin panel credentials), as demonstrated by dav/server.php/files/personal/%2e%2e when using the caldav_public_user account (with caldav_public_user as its password).
Published Mar 7, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-26294 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Aurora (Afterlogic), Webmail Pro (Afterlogic).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 22, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Aurora <=7.7.9, Webmail Pro <=7.7.9, Aurora 7.7.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
17%
Higher than 97.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An issue was discovered in AfterLogic Aurora through 7.7.9 and WebMail Pro through 7.7.9. They allow directory traversal to read files (such as a data/settings/settings.xml file containing admin panel credentials), as demonstrated by dav/server.php/files/personal/%2e%2e when using the caldav_public_user account (with caldav_public_user as its password).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 22, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 22, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AuroraAfterlogic | See advisory | 7.7.9 |
| Webmail ProAfterlogic | See advisory | 7.7.9 |
Patched Releases
Aurora
<=7.7.9
Webmail Pro
<=7.7.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 7, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 22, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in AfterLogic Aurora through 7.7.9 and WebMail Pro through 7.7.9.
Affected: Aurora (Afterlogic); Webmail Pro (Afterlogic). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 22, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Aurora <=7.7.9, Webmail Pro <=7.7.9, Aurora 7.7.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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