CVE-2021-30462: VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration d

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-30462?

vesta control panel: upgrade to newer than 0.9.8-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-30462 being exploited?

CVE-2021-30462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-30462 affect?

CVE-2021-30462 affects vesta control panel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-30462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-30462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting vesta control panel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2021-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vestacp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vestacp vesta control panel UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.8-24

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.8-24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vesta-control-panel || rpm -q vesta-control-panel || vesta-control-panel --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.8-24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vesta-control-panel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vesta-control-panel

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2021-30462?

vesta control panel: upgrade to newer than 0.9.8-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-30462 being exploited?

CVE-2021-30462 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-2021-30462 affect?

CVE-2021-30462 affects vesta control panel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2021-30462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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