CVE-2021-43269: In Code42 app before 8.8.0, eval injection allows an attacker to change a device’s proxy configuration to use

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-43269?

code42: upgrade to 8.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-43269 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43269 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-2021-43269 affect?

CVE-2021-43269 affects code42. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Code42 app before 8.8.0, eval injection allows an attacker to change a device’s proxy configuration to use a malicious proxy auto-config (PAC) file, leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects Incydr Basic, Advanced, and Gov F1; Cr

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting code42. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Code42 app before 8.8.0, eval injection allows an attacker to change a device’s proxy configuration to use a malicious proxy auto-config (PAC) file, leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects Incydr Basic, Advanced, and Gov F1; CrashPlan Cloud; and CrashPlan for Small Business. (Incydr Professional and Enterprise are unaffected.)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: code42

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-20 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code42 code42 UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.8.0

Fixed in: 8.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy code42 || rpm -q code42 || code42 --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade code42

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code42

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-43269?

code42: upgrade to 8.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43269 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43269 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-2021-43269 affect?

CVE-2021-43269 affects code42. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Code42 app before 8.8.0, eval injection allows an attacker to change a device’s proxy configuration to use a malicious proxy auto-config (PAC) file, leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects Incydr Basic, Advanced, and Gov F1; Cr

How urgent is CVE-2021-43269?

Priority 49/100. High severity

References

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