CVE-2025-27422

FACTION Allows Authentication Bypass via User Creation

Description

FACTION is a PenTesting Report Generation and Collaboration Framework. Authentication is bypassed when an attacker registers a new user with admin privileges. This is possible at any time without any authorization. The request must follow the validation rules (no missing information, secure password, etc) but there are no other controls stopping them. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.4.3.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: factionsecurity faction
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/factionsecurity/faction/security/advisories/GHSA-97cv-f342-v2jc
https://github.com/factionsecurity/faction/commit/0a6848d388d6dba1c81918cce2772b1e805cd3d6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27422?
CVE-2025-27422 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-27422?
To fix CVE-2025-27422, 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-2025-27422 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-27422 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-27422?
CVE-2025-27422 affects factionsecurity faction.
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