Is CVE-2021-36471 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-36471 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-36471 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-36471 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36471?

CVE-2021-36471 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-36471

CWE-22Published: February 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in AdminLTE 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to gain escalated privilege and view sensitive information via /admin/index2.html, /admin/index3.html URIs. Note: AdminLTE developers dispute that this a weakness with AdminLTE and is instead a misconfiguration error on various websites by the website developers.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This is a directory traversal vulnerability in AdminLTE that could allow remote attackers to access sensitive files. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is critical, though the vendor disputes the claim, suggesting it stems from user misconfiguration.

No public exploit is known, and it is not included in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector.

Recommended Action

Ensure proper server configuration and access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized directory traversal.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-36471 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.