Relative Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in Mautic

CVE-2021-27916

What is CVE-2021-27916?

A vulnerability exists in the Mautic application prior to version 3.3.1 that permits logged-in users to exploit relative path traversal, allowing them to delete arbitrary files outside the designated media folders. This poses a risk not only to user-generated content but potentially to critical system files and libraries. The issue stems from the GrapesJS builder's implementation, highlighting the need for security best practices within content management systems. Organizations using Mautic are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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