PatchTheCVECVE-2021-23430: All versions of package startserver are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to missing sanitization.
CVE-2021-23430 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting startserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package startserver are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to missing sanitization.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2021-08-24 |
| 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-2021-23430?
startserver: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-23430 being exploited?
CVE-2021-23430 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-2021-23430 affect?
CVE-2021-23430 affects startserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of package startserver are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to missing sanitization.
How urgent is CVE-2021-23430?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action