CVE-2021-23258: Spring SPEL Expression Language Injection

Published Dec 2, 2021
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Updated

Authenticated users with Administrator or Developer roles may execute OS commands by SPEL Expression in Spring beans. SPEL Expression does not have security restrictions, which will cause attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely (RCE).

Affected Software

1 affected component
CrafterCMS Crafter Cms>=3.1.0<3.1.12

Event History

Dec 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23258?

CVE-2021-23258 is a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Administrator or Developer roles to execute OS commands by using SPEL Expression in Spring beans.

2

How does CVE-2021-23258 affect Crafter CMS?

CVE-2021-23258 affects Crafter CMS versions 3.1.0 through 3.1.12.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23258?

CVE-2021-23258 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

4

How can authenticated users exploit CVE-2021-23258?

Authenticated users with Administrator or Developer roles can exploit CVE-2021-23258 by executing arbitrary OS commands remotely using SPEL Expression.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-23258?

To fix CVE-2021-23258, it is recommended to update Crafter CMS to a version beyond 3.1.12 and apply any necessary security patches.

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