Arbitrary file upload in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2021-34551

PHPMailer before 6.5.0 on Windows allows remote code execution if lang_path is untrusted data and has a UNC pathname.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.028 (84.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34551?
CVE-2021-34551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2021-06-16.
How severe is CVE-2021-34551?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-34551 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.