CVE-2021-44534
Expression Engine vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-44534 is a security vulnerability characterized by insufficient user input filtering that leads to arbitrary file read by non-authenticated attackers, resulting in sensitive information disclosure. The vulnerability was disclosed and added to the CVE database on May 31, 2024 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to read arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive information from the affected system (NVD).

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