HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-27931
UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-27931

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:89.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

LumisXP (aka Lumis Experience Platform) before 10.0.0 allows unauthenticated blind XXE via an API request to PageControllerXml.jsp. One can send a request crafted with an XXE payload and achieve outcomes such as reading local server files or denial of service.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in LumisXP allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. This can lead to reading sensitive server files or causing a denial of service. The confirmed exploitation in the wild makes this a critical concern.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Upgrade LumisXP to version 10.0.0 or later to address this vulnerability. Ensure all web-facing applications are regularly updated and configured securely.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-27931 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-27931 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-27931
Severity
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)89.42%
PublishedApr 11, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-27931 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.