CVE-2021-33199
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.36%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33199 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Expression Engine before 6.0.3, addonIcon in Addons/file/mod.file.php relies on the untrusted input value of input->get('file') instead of the fixed file names of icon.png and icon.svg.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Expression Engine before 6.0.3, addonIcon in Addons/file/mod.file.php relies on the untrusted input value of input->get('file') instead of the fixed file names of icon.png and icon.svg.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expressionengine | Expressionengine | < 6.0.3 |
References
- https://github.com/ExpressionEngine/ExpressionEngine/releases/tag/6.0.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ExpressionEngine/ExpressionEngine/releases/tag/6.0.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33199?
In Expression Engine before 6.0.3, addonIcon in Addons/file/mod.file.php relies on the untrusted input value of input->get('file') instead of the fixed file names of icon.png and icon.svg.
How severe is CVE-2021-33199?
CVE-2021-33199 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33199?
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.
How Strix Helps
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