CVE-2021-41749

In the SEOmatic plugin up to 3.4.11 for Craft CMS 3, it is possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform a Server-Side Template Injection, allowing for…

published June 12, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unauthenticated attackers could pull off a sneaky server-side template injection in the SEOmatic plugin for Craft CMS—like a clever thief rearranging the furniture in your house while you’re away! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery person who accidentally opens your package instead of just dropping it off, messing with the contents inside. In this case, they can inject malicious code without anyone noticing! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your server. This means they could manipulate your website, access sensitive information, or even take control completely—a nightmare scenario for any site owner!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery person who accidentally opens your package instead of just dropping it off, messing with the contents inside. In this case, they can inject malicious code without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to execute remote code by injecting templates into the server-side rendering process of the SEOmatic plugin, potentially leading to devastating consequences.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your server. This means they could manipulate your website, access sensitive information, or even take control completely—a nightmare scenario for any site owner! To protect yourself, immediately upgrade the SEOmatic plugin to the latest version (3.4.12 or higher). Additionally, review your site’s security configurations and restrict template access wherever possible. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can reinforce your website's defenses and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16787 · 97.0th percentile
Published
2022-06-12T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 11:00Z
    In the SEOmatic plugin up to 3.4.11 for Craft CMS 3, it is possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform a Server-Side Template Injection, allowing for…
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