Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-30118 is a critical Kaseya VSA flaw that can let an unauthenticated attacker upload a server-executable file and run code through the web server. For MSPs or organizations using exposed VSA, this can become full server compromise and credential theft risk.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any organization running Kaseya VSA. The business risk is server takeover through an unauthenticated web request, potentially affecting managed environments and downstream customers if VSA is used operationally.
Technical view
The vulnerable /SystemTab/uploader.aspx endpoint in Kaseya VSA 9.5.4.2149 accepts an unvalidated sessionId and permits attacker-controlled file name and path values. DIVD reports arbitrary upload to writable locations, including webroot, enabling ASP command execution as the web server process. The issue is described as affecting versions before 9.5.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Kaseya VSA before 9.5.5 is deployed, especially internet-facing VSA web interfaces. The source bundle does not provide complete product CPE data, so teams should verify actual VSA versions and deployment paths directly.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite confirmed active exploitation for this specific CVE. However, the vulnerability is network-accessible, unauthenticated, low-complexity, and rated CVSS 9.8, making exposed systems high priority.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for the vulnerable mechanism, affected version 9.5.4.2149, and pre-9.5.5 exposure. The bundle lacks CPE detail and does not support a confirmed active-exploitation statement for this CVE.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Kaseya VSA to 9.5.5 or later per vendor guidance.
- Restrict external access to VSA until remediation is verified.
- Review Kaseya and DIVD advisories for any environment-specific instructions.
- Remove unexpected uploaded web files after investigation and containment.
- Rotate credentials if compromise indicators are found.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Kaseya VSA servers and record exact versions.
- Confirm no exposed VSA instance remains below 9.5.5.
- Review web logs for unexpected uploader.aspx access.
- Inspect webroot and writable directories for unauthorized server-side files.
- Check for suspicious activity under the web server process context.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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Execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-30118 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://csirt.divd.nl/2021/07/07/Kaseya-Limited-Disclosure/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://csirt.divd.nl/CVE-2021-30118CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2021-00011CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360019054377-9-5-5-Feature-Release-10-April-2021CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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