CVE-2021-27916 Relative Path Traversal / Arbitrary File Deletion in Mautic (GrapesJS Builder)
Authenticated users can delete arbitrary system files via path traversal in the GrapesJS builder, compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-27916?
CVE-2021-27916 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mautic, published on 17 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27916?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including mautic/core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mautic/core Packagist | From 3.3.0 | 4.4.12 |
mautic/core Packagist | From 3.3.0 | 4.4.12 |
mautic/core Packagist | From 5.0.0-alpha | 5.0.4 |
mautic/core Packagist | From 5.0.0-alpha | 5.0.4 |
Products include Acquia Mautic.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27916?
Upgrade mautic/core to a fixed version for your release line: 4.4.12 or 5.0.4.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-27916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mautic
- CVE-2022-25772 Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Mautic's tracking pixel functionality
- CVE-2020-35125 Mautic is vulnerable to XSS vulnerability
- CVE-2020-35124 XSS vulnerability leveraged through referrers could allow un-authorized admin access in Mautic
- CVE-2024-47051 Remote Code Execution & File Deletion in Asset Uploads
- CVE-2020-35128 Mautic stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9fcx-cv56-w58p.