CVE-2021-47208

Name: CVE-2021-47208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-08T00:15:07.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-47208 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Mojolicious module before 9.11 for Perl has a bug in format detection that can potentially be exploited for denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mojolicious module before 9.11 for Perl has a bug in format detection that can potentially be exploited for denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mojolicious	Mojolicious	< 9.11

References

https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/commit/a0c4576ffb11c235088550de9ba7ac4196e1953cPatch
https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/issues/1736Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/commit/a0c4576ffb11c235088550de9ba7ac4196e1953cPatch
https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/issues/1736Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47208?

The Mojolicious module before 9.11 for Perl has a bug in format detection that can potentially be exploited for denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2021-47208?

CVE-2021-47208 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47208?

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-2021-47208?

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Source: NVD / NIST