CVE-2021-23263

Name: CVE-2021-23263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-02T16:15:07.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23263 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthenticated remote attackers can read textual content via FreeMarker including files /scripts/*, /templates/* and some of the files in /.git/* (non-binary).. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthenticated remote attackers can read textual content via FreeMarker including files /scripts/*, /templates/* and some of the files in /.git/* (non-binary).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftercms	Crafter Cms	>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.15

References

https://docs.craftercms.org/en/3.1/security/advisory.html#cv-2021120106Vendor Advisory
https://docs.craftercms.org/en/3.1/security/advisory.html#cv-2021120106Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23263?

Unauthenticated remote attackers can read textual content via FreeMarker including files /scripts/*, /templates/* and some of the files in /.git/* (non-binary).

How severe is CVE-2021-23263?

CVE-2021-23263 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23263?

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-2021-23263?

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Source: NVD / NIST