CVE-2021-43973

8.8 HIGH 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in /UploadPsIcon.jsp in SysAid ITIL 20.4.74 b10 allows a remote authenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file via the file parameter in the HTTP POST body. A successful request returns the absolute, server-side filesystem path of the uploaded file.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-01-11 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-01-11 20:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:11 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sysaid 20.4.74

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record