CVE-2021-27916

Relative Path Traversal / Arbitrary File Deletion in Mautic (GrapesJS Builder)

Description

Prior to the patched version, logged in users of Mautic are vulnerable to Relative Path Traversal/Arbitrary File Deletion. Regardless of the level of access the Mautic user had, they could delete files other than those in the media folders such as system files, libraries or other important files. This vulnerability exists in the implementation of the GrapesJS builder in Mautic.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to 4.4.12 or 5.0.4 or higher.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Mautic Mautic
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27916?
CVE-2021-27916 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27916?
To fix CVE-2021-27916: Upgrade to 4.4.12 or 5.0.4 or higher.
Is CVE-2021-27916 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27916 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-2021-27916?
CVE-2021-27916 affects Mautic Mautic.
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