CVE-2021-27909
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Mautic versions prior to 3.3.4/4.0.0. The vulnerability exists on Mautic's password reset page where a parameter named 'bundle' in the URL could be exploited to execute malicious JavaScript code. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-27909 and was disclosed on March 2, 2021 (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a moderate severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3. The attack vector is Network-based with low attack complexity, requiring no privileges but necessitating user interaction. The scope is unchanged, with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L (GitHub Advisory).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser session. The impact is rated as low for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, indicating potential unauthorized access to data, data modification, and service disruption (GitHub Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to upgrade to Mautic version 3.3.4 or 4.0.0-rc or later to address this vulnerability. No alternative workarounds have been provided (GitHub Advisory).

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