CVE-2021-27654 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2021-27654?

CVE-2021-27654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Forgotten password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-27654?

CVE-2021-27654 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27654?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pega Infinity.

Vulnerability Description

Forgotten password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pega	Infinity	>= 8.2.1, <= 8.6.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-640

References

https://collaborate.pega.com/discussion/pega-security-advisory-c21Vendor Advisory
https://collaborate.pega.com/discussion/pega-security-advisory-c21Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-27654?

CVE-2021-27654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Forgotten password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

How severe is CVE-2021-27654?

CVE-2021-27654 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27654?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pega Infinity.