The XML parser used in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 20.10.02 allows processing of…
Priority LOW 22CWE-611Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-611 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
The XML parser used in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 20.10.02 allows processing of external entities, which might lead to exfiltration of local files over the network (via an XXE attack).
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00918 60th percentileScored 2026-11-08
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20.10.02 | Vulnerable | Powerarchiver |
- cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20.10.02 Vulnerable ·Powerarchiver
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-28684
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f243-hqpc-893w
References
More Powerarchiver vulnerabilities
- TI-2014-01838 The Encrypt Files feature in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 14.02.05 uses legacy ZIP… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 5.0
Sources
- CVE-2021-28684 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-28684 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f243-hqpc-893w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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