CVE-2021-42237: Sitecore XP Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2021
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Updated

Sitecore XP 7.5 Initial Release to Sitecore XP 8.2 Update-7 is vulnerable to an insecure deserialization attack where it is possible to achieve remote command execution on the machine. No authentication or special configuration is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Other sources

Sitcore XP contains an insecure deserialization vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

25 affected components
Sitecore XP
Sitecore Experience Platform=7.5
Sitecore Experience Platform=7.5-update1
Sitecore Experience Platform=7.5-update2
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-sp1
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update1
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update2
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update3
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update4
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update5
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update6
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.0-update7
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.1
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.1-update1
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.1-update2
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.1-update3
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update1
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update2
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update3
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update4
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update5
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update6
Sitecore Experience Platform=8.2-update7

Event History

Nov 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42237?

CVE-2021-42237 is a vulnerability in Sitecore XP that allows for remote command execution on the machine.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-42237?

The severity of CVE-2021-42237 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which versions of Sitecore Experience Platform are affected by CVE-2021-42237?

Sitecore XP versions 7.5 to 8.2 Update-7 are affected by CVE-2021-42237.

4

Is authentication or special configuration required to exploit CVE-2021-42237?

No, no authentication or special configuration is required to exploit CVE-2021-42237.

5

How can CVE-2021-42237 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-42237, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches or updates provided by Sitecore.

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