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CVE-2021-40870

CISA KEV

Published January 18, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type is possible, which allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code via directory traversal.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
AviatrixAviatrix Controller

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-02-01

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-40870.