CVE-2021-21439

Possible DoS attack using a special crafted URL in email body

Published Jun 14, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
DoS attack can be performed when an email contains specially designed URL in the body. It can lead to the high CPU usage and cause low quality of service, or in extreme case bring the system to a halt. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.26 and prior versions; 8.0.x version 8.0.13 and prior versions.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to OTRS 8.0.14 or OTRS 7.0.27.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3551-1 otrs2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8713 DoS attack can be performed when an email contains specially designed URL in the body. It can lead to the high CPU usage and cause low quality of service, or in extreme case bring the system to a halt. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.26 and prior versions; 8.0.x version 8.0.13 and prior versions.
History

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
OTRS
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 7:52 PM
Reserved
Dec 29, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 14, 2021, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:35 AM