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HIGH

CVE-2021-23772

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

This affects all versions of package github.com/kataras/iris; all versions of package github.com/kataras/iris/v12. The unsafe handling of file names during upload using UploadFormFiles method may enable attackers to write to arbitrary locations outside the designated target folder.

Technical details

Published
2021-12-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23772?

This affects all versions of package github.com/kataras/iris; all versions of package github.com/kataras/iris/v12. The unsafe handling of file names during upload using UploadFormFiles method may enable attackers to write to arbitrary locations outside the designated target folder.

Is CVE-2021-23772 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-23772 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-23772?

CVE-2021-23772 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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