CVE-2021-30462
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-08
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-30462?
VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.
Is CVE-2021-30462 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-30462 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-2021-30462?
CVE-2021-30462 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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