CVE-2021-42237 Known ransomware use

Sitecore XP Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Sitecore — XP

Added to KEV catalog: 25 March 2022
Federal remediation due date: 15 April 2022
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-502

CISA Description

Sitcore XP contains an insecure deserialization vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42237

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