CVE-2021-44140 json
Arbitrary file deletion on logout
published 2021-11-24 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-8gw6-w5rw-4g5c , EUVD-2021-2323
- cvss
- 9.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.4%
- EPSS 6.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Remote attackers may delete arbitrary files in a system hosting a JSPWiki instance, versions up to 2.11.0.M8, by using a carefuly crafted http request on logout, given that those files are reachable to the user running the JSPWiki instance. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.11.0 or later.
Patch / fix
- maven org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main 2.11.0
- apache jspwiki 2.11.0
Exploit prediction
6.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 9.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main | <2.11.0 |
2.11.0 |
Affected products
- Apache Software Foundation Apache JSPWiki
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
References
-
jspwiki-wiki.apache.org
/Wiki.jsp?page=CVE-2021-44140
web, vendor-advisory
-
lists.apache.org
/thread/5qglpjdhvobppx7j550lf1sk28f6011t
web, mailing-list, vendor-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44140
advisory
-
github.com
/apache/jspwiki
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-44140
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-8gw6-w5rw-4g5c
- NVD CVE-2021-44140
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