Is CVE-2021-28566 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-28566 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-28566 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-28566 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28566?

CVE-2021-28566 has a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2021-28566

CWE-200Published: September 8, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure vulnerability when uploading a modified png file to a product image. Successful exploitation could lead to the disclosure of document root path by an unauthenticated attacker. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-28566 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.