CVE-2021-27915

XSS Cross-site Scripting Stored (XSS) - Description field

Description

Prior to the patched version, there is an XSS vulnerability in the description fields within the Mautic application which could be exploited by a logged in user of Mautic with the appropriate permissions. This could lead to the user having elevated access to the system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.4.12 or later.

Categories

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Mautic Mautic
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-2rc5-2755-v422 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27915?
CVE-2021-27915 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27915?
To fix CVE-2021-27915: Update to 4.4.12 or later.
Is CVE-2021-27915 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27915 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27915?
CVE-2021-27915 affects Mautic Mautic.
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