CVE-2021-25966

Public Exploit
Orchard Core CMS - Improper Session Termination after Password Change

Description

In “Orchard core CMS” application, versions 1.0.0-beta1-3383 to 1.0.0 are vulnerable to an improper session termination after password change. When a password has been changed by the user or by an administrator, a user that was already logged in, will still have access to the application even after the password was changed.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: OrchardCore Users
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25966 third party advisory
https://github.com/OrchardCMS/OrchardCore/blob/v1.0.0/src/OrchardCore.Modules/OrchardCore.Users/Controllers/ResetPasswordController.cs#L123 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25966?
CVE-2021-25966 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25966?
To fix CVE-2021-25966, 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-2021-25966 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25966 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-2021-25966?
CVE-2021-25966 affects OrchardCore Users.
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