CVE-2021-29005
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Insecure permission of chmod command on rConfig server 3.9.6 exists. After installing rConfig apache user may execute chmod as root without password which may let an attacker with low privilege to gain root access on server.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-10-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-29005?
Insecure permission of chmod command on rConfig server 3.9.6 exists. After installing rConfig apache user may execute chmod as root without password which may let an attacker with low privilege to gain root access on server.
Is CVE-2021-29005 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-29005 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-29005?
CVE-2021-29005 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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