Vulnerability Description
Apostrophe CMS versions prior to 3.3.1 did not invalidate existing login sessions when disabling a user account or changing the password, creating a situation in which a device compromised by a third party could not be locked out by those means. As a mitigation for older releases the user account in question can be archived (3.x) or moved to the trash (2.x and earlier) which does disable the existing session.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apostrophecms | Apostrophecms | >= 2.63.0, < 3.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/c211b211f9f4303a77a307cf41aacPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/c211b211f9f4303a77a307cf41aacPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-25979?
CVE-2021-25979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Apostrophe CMS versions prior to 3.3.1 did not invalidate existing login sessions when disabling a user account or changing the password, creating a situation in which a device compromised by a third ...
How severe is CVE-2021-25979?
CVE-2021-25979 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apostrophecms Apostrophecms.