PatchTheCVECVE-2021-20692: Directory traversal vulnerability in Archive collectively operation utility Ver.2.10.1.0 and earlier allows an
CVE-2021-20692 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting archive collectively operation utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Archive collectively operation utility Ver.2.10.1.0 and earlier allows an attacker to create or overwrite files by leading a user to expand a malicious ZIP archives.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2021-04-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-20692?
archive collectively operation utility: upgrade to newer than 2.10.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-20692 being exploited?
CVE-2021-20692 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-20692 affect?
CVE-2021-20692 affects archive collectively operation utility. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in Archive collectively operation utility Ver.2.10.1.0 and earlier allows an attacker to create or overwrite files by leading a user to expand a malicious ZIP archives.
How urgent is CVE-2021-20692?
Priority 41/100. High severity