CVE-2021-27916: Relative Path Traversal / Arbitrary File Deletion in Mautic (GrapesJS Builder)

Published Apr 12, 2024
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Updated

Impact 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.

Patches Update to 4.4.12 or 5.0.4.

Workarounds No

References - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/23.html - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1630/002/

For more information

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Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
composer/mautic/core>=5.0.0-alpha<5.0.4
5.0.4
composer/mautic/core>=3.3.0<4.4.12
4.4.12
Acquia Mautic>=3.3.0<4.4.12
Acquia Mautic>=5.0.0<5.0.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to 4.4.12 or 5.0.4 or higher.

Event History

Apr 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:07 PM
Sep 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27916?

CVE-2021-27916 is classified as a significant vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file deletion by logged-in users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-27916?

To fix CVE-2021-27916, upgrade to Mautic version 5.0.4 or later, or version 4.4.12 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-27916?

Users of the Mautic application prior to versions 5.0.4 and 4.4.12 are affected by CVE-2021-27916.

4

What types of files can be deleted due to CVE-2021-27916?

CVE-2021-27916 allows logged-in users to delete various files outside of specified media folders, including system files and libraries.

5

What functionality is impacted by CVE-2021-27916?

CVE-2021-27916 impacts the file management functionality of Mautic, enabling unauthorized deletion of files by users.

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