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CVE-2021-47794

Zesle Zeslecp remote code execution

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.02%
  1. Published15 Jan 2026

Description

ZesleCP 3.1.9 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to create malicious FTP accounts with shell injection payloads. Attackers can exploit the FTP account creation endpoint by injecting a reverse shell command that establishes a network connection to a specified listening host.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Zesle Zeslecp≤ 3.1.9

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-47794 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-47794 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.02%.

How severe is CVE-2021-47794?

CVE-2021-47794 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-47794?

Affected products include Zesle Zeslecp.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47794?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.