Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-36701

First published: Tue Aug 03 2021(Updated: )

In htmly version 2.8.1, is vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Deletion on the local host when delete backup files. The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to delete arbitrary know files on the host.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Htmly=2.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-36701?

    CVE-2021-36701 is a vulnerability in htmly version 2.8.1 that allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the local host.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-36701?

    CVE-2021-36701 has a severity score of 9.1, which is considered critical.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36701?

    CVE-2021-36701 affects htmly version 2.8.1.

  • How can the vulnerability in CVE-2021-36701 be exploited?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2021-36701 can be exploited by a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files on the local host.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-36701?

    At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2021-36701. It is recommended to update to a patched version when available.

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