Vulnerability Description
ExpressionEngine before 5.4.2 and 6.x before 6.0.3 allows PHP Code Injection by certain authenticated users who can leverage Translate::save() to write to an _lang.php file under the system/user/language directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expressionengine | Expressionengine | < 5.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2021-03ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161805/ExpressionEngine-6.0.2-PHP-Code-InjeExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://expressionengine.com/featuresVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1093444Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2021-03ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161805/ExpressionEngine-6.0.2-PHP-Code-InjeExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://expressionengine.com/featuresVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1093444Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-27230?
CVE-2021-27230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). ExpressionEngine before 5.4.2 and 6.x before 6.0.3 allows PHP Code Injection by certain authenticated users who can leverage Translate::save() to write to an _lang.php file under the system/user/langu...
How severe is CVE-2021-27230?
CVE-2021-27230 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Expressionengine Expressionengine.