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CVE-2021-43829

High

In versions prior to 1.7.7 PatrowlManager unrestrictly handle upload files in the findings import feature.

Published Dec 14, 2021 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-5hc9-6hq4-2xfx

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2021-43829 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting PatrowlManager.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including PatrowlManager 1.7.7.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

59%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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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.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
PatrowlManagerPatrowl>= < 1.7.71.7.7

Patched Releases

PatrowlManager

1.7.7

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 14, 2021

  2. Last updated

    Jul 9, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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