CVE-2021-47871CWE-73

Hestia Control Panel 1.3.2 - Arbitrary File Write

High · published January 21, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
41.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Authenticated attackers can exploit a simple API command to write files wherever they please! That’s like giving someone a magic pen to jot down secrets in your diary. 😱 Imagine a restaurant that allows chefs to create new menu items without any oversight. If a rogue chef starts adding dishes made with questionable ingredients, it could ruin the entire dining experience! Here, the v-make-tmp-file command lets attackers write SSH keys or other sensitive data, putting your server at risk. An attacker could easily write malicious files to your server, potentially gaining remote access or compromising sensitive data. This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of a secure building wide open—once they’re in, they can wreak havoc! This could lead to data breaches or severe disruption of services.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that allows chefs to create new menu items without any oversight. If a rogue chef starts adding dishes made with questionable ingredients, it could ruin the entire dining experience! Here, the v-make-tmp-file command lets attackers write SSH keys or other sensitive data, putting your server at risk. Hestia Control Panel 1.3.2 contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability that allows authenticated users to write files to arbitrary locations via the API index.php endpoint, exploiting the v-make-tmp-file command.

What to do

An attacker could easily write malicious files to your server, potentially gaining remote access or compromising sensitive data. This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of a secure building wide open—once they’re in, they can wreak havoc! This could lead to data breaches or severe disruption of services. Update Hestia Control Panel to version 1.3.3 or later immediately. Additionally, review API permissions and restrict access to sensitive commands. Implement monitoring to detect any suspicious file writes. You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive—secure your server today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00500 · 41.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2026-01-21T17:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 17:27Z
    Hestia Control Panel 1.3.2 - Arbitrary File Write
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