CVE-2021-25991

Public Exploit
ifme - Improper Access Control leads to admin deactivation

Description

In Ifme, versions v5.0.0 to v7.32 are vulnerable against an improper access control, which makes it possible for admins to ban themselves leading to their deactivation from Ifme account and complete loss of admin access to Ifme.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update version to v7.32.1 or later

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: ifmeorg ifme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ifmeorg/ifme/commit/d1f570c458d41667df801fc9c40a18b181a2d923 third party advisory patch
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25991 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25991?
CVE-2021-25991 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25991?
To fix CVE-2021-25991: Update version to v7.32.1 or later
Is CVE-2021-25991 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25991 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-2021-25991?
CVE-2021-25991 affects ifmeorg ifme.
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