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CVE-2021-44663: A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the Xerte Project Xerte through 3.8.4 via a crafted php file through elfinder in connetor.php.
CVE-2021-44663 · published 4 years ago
Summary
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the Xerte Project Xerte through 3.8.4 via a crafted php file through elfinder in connetor.php.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| nottingham.ac | xerte_online_toolkits |
<= 3.8.4 cpe:2.3:a:nottingham.ac:xerte_online_toolkits:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the Xerte Project Xerte through 3.8.4 via a crafted php file through elfinder in connetor.php.
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the Xerte Project Xerte through 3.8.4 via a crafted php file through elfinder in connetor.php.
References
- https://github.com/thexerteproject/xerteonlinetoolkits/commit/694a591b5ab7f634f0... Patch Third Party Advisory
- https://riklutz.nl/2021/10/30/unauthenticated-file-upload-to-remote-code-executi... Exploit Third Party Advisory
- https://www.xerte.org.uk/index.php/en/news/blog/80-news/336-xerte-3-8-5-importan... Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published24 Feb 2022
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-44663 · NVD
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