Vulnerability Description
Wire is an open source secure messenger. In affected versions if the an attacker gets an old but valid access token they can take over an account by changing the email. This issue has been resolved in version 3.86 which uses a new endpoint which additionally requires an authentication cookie. See wire-ios-sync-engine and wire-ios-transport references. This is the root advisory that pulls the changes together.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wire | Wire | < 3.86 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios-sync-engine/security/advisories/GHSA-w727-5fBroken Link
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios-transport/security/advisories/GHSA-p354-6r3mBroken Link
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/commit/b0e7bb3b13dd8212032cb46e32edf70169468PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/security/advisories/GHSA-6f4c-phfj-m255Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-server/security/advisories/GHSA-9rm2-w6pq-333mThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios-sync-engine/security/advisories/GHSA-w727-5fBroken Link
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios-transport/security/advisories/GHSA-p354-6r3mBroken Link
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/commit/b0e7bb3b13dd8212032cb46e32edf70169468PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/security/advisories/GHSA-6f4c-phfj-m255Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wireapp/wire-server/security/advisories/GHSA-9rm2-w6pq-333mThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41093?
CVE-2021-41093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Wire is an open source secure messenger. In affected versions if the an attacker gets an old but valid access token they can take over an account by changing the email. This issue has been resolved in...
How severe is CVE-2021-41093?
CVE-2021-41093 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41093?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wire Wire.