CVE-2021-38366 Details
Description
Sitecore through 10.1, when Update Center is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution by visiting an uploaded .aspx file at an admin/Packages URL.
A vulnerability in Sitecore versions through 10.1, when the Update Center is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files. This could lead to remote code execution by accessing the uploaded .aspx file through the admin/Packages URL.
Disabling the Update Center functionality is recommended. This can be done by adding restrictions in the web.config file to deny access to the update center path.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blog.istern.dk/2021/08/10/sitecore-10-authenticated-file-upload-to-rce/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://blog.istern.dk/2021/08/10/sitecore-10-authenticated-file-upload-to-rce/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-434 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| sitecore sitecore | <= 10.1 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |