CVE-2021-25923

Public Exploit

Description

In OpenEMR, versions 5.0.0 to 6.0.0.1 are vulnerable to weak password requirements as it does not enforce a maximum password length limit. If a malicious user is aware of the first 72 characters of the victim user’s password, he can leverage it to an account takeover.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: n/a openemr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25923 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/28ca5c008d4a408b60001a67dfd3e0915f9181e0 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25923?
CVE-2021-25923 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25923?
To fix CVE-2021-25923, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25923 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25923 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25923?
CVE-2021-25923 affects n/a openemr.
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