9.0
CRITICAL
CVE-2021-27915
Mautic Stored DOM XSS Vulnerability
Description

Prior to the patched version, there is an XSS vulnerability in the description fields within the Mautic application which could be exploited by a logged in user of Mautic with the appropriate permissions. This could lead to the user having elevated access to the system.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 17, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 29, 2024, 12:22 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

6.0

Exploitability Score :

2.3
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-27915 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Acquia mautic
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-27915.

URL Resource
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-2rc5-2755-v422 Vendor Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-27915 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-27915 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-2rc5-2755-v422 No Types Assigned https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-2rc5-2755-v422 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-79
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.4.12 *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:acquia:mautic:1.0.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Prior to the patched version, there is an XSS vulnerability in the description fields within the Mautic application which could be exploited by a logged in user of Mautic with the appropriate permissions. This could lead to the user having elevated access to the system.
    Added Reference Mautic https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-2rc5-2755-v422 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Mautic CWE-80
    Added CVSS V3.1 Mautic AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-27915 is associated with the following CWEs:

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