Is CVE-2021-26629 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-26629 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-26629 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-26629 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-26629?

CVE-2021-26629 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-26629

CWE-22Published: April 26, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A path traversal vulnerability in XPLATFORM's runtime archive function could lead to arbitrary file creation. When the .xzip archive file is decompressed, an arbitrary file can be d in the parent path by using the path traversal pattern ‘..\’.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-26629 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.