CVE-2021-23261

Name: CVE-2021-23261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-02T16:15:07.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated administrators may override the system configuration file and cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authenticated administrators may override the system configuration file and cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-703

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftercms	Crafter Cms	>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.13

References

https://docs.craftercms.org/en/3.1/security/advisory.html#cv-2021120104Vendor Advisory
https://docs.craftercms.org/en/3.1/security/advisory.html#cv-2021120104Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23261?

Authenticated administrators may override the system configuration file and cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2021-23261?

CVE-2021-23261 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23261?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-23261?

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Source: NVD / NIST