CVE-2021-31635
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in jFinal v.4.9.08 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the template function.
Risk Analysis
jFinal v.4.9.08 is vulnerable to Server-Side Template Injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update jFinal to a patched version that addresses the template injection vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-31635 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-31635 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts