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CVE-2021-46114: jpress v 4.2.0 is vulnerable to RCE via io.jpress.module.product.ProductNotifyKit#doSendEmail.

jpress v 4.2.0 is vulnerable to RCE via io.jpress.module.product.ProductNotifyKit#doSendEmail. The admin panel provides a function through which attackers can edit the email templates and inject some malicious code.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-46114 describes remote code execution in JPress 4.2.0 through an admin-panel email template function. If an attacker can edit those templates, injected code may execute on the server. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch version, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a potentially serious application risk if JPress 4.2.0 is in use, because successful abuse could execute code on the server. Prioritize inventory and access control while confirming vendor remediation.

Technical view

The reported flaw is in io.jpress.module.product.ProductNotifyKit#doSendEmail. The CVE description says the admin panel lets attackers edit email templates and inject malicious code. Available data identifies JPress 4.2.0 but leaves affected CPEs, CWE, CVSS, authentication requirements, and fixed versions unspecified.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to JPress 4.2.0 deployments where attackers can reach the admin panel or compromise accounts with email-template editing rights. Public source data does not define broader affected versions.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. They describe an admin-panel template injection path leading to RCE, but do not establish unauthenticated exploitation or public weaponization status.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, fixed version, or exploit-status detail is present in the source bundle. Focus validation on JPress 4.2.0, ProductNotifyKit#doSendEmail, template rendering behavior, and admin authorization boundaries.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory JPress deployments and identify any running version 4.2.0.
  • Review JPress project guidance and issue 172 for fixed releases or vendor advice.
  • Restrict admin-panel access to trusted networks and authorized administrators.
  • Limit or disable email-template editing where operationally feasible.
  • Review recent admin activity for unexpected template changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any production instance runs JPress 4.2.0.
  • Verify who can access the admin panel and edit email templates.
  • Inspect email templates for unauthorized or suspicious modifications.
  • Review server and application logs around template edits and email sends.
  • Track vendor repository and CVE record for updated remediation details.
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