CVE-2021-23259: Groovy Sandbox Bypass

Published Dec 2, 2021
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Updated

Authenticated users with Administrator or Developer roles may execute OS commands by Groovy Script which uses Groovy lib to render a webpage. The groovy script 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-2021-23259?

CVE-2021-23259 is a vulnerability in Crafter CMS that allows authenticated users with Administrator or Developer roles to execute arbitrary OS commands through a Groovy Script.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-23259?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-23259 by using a Groovy Script in Crafter CMS to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23259?

CVE-2021-23259 has a severity rating of 7.2 (High).

4

Which versions of Crafter CMS are affected by CVE-2021-23259?

Crafter CMS versions between 3.1.0 and 3.1.12 are affected by CVE-2021-23259.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-23259?

To fix CVE-2021-23259, update your Crafter CMS installation to a version higher than 3.1.12.

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