CVE-2021-25312

Name: CVE-2021-25312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-27T16:15:13.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25312 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HTCondor before 8.9.11 allows a user to submit a job as another user on the system, because of a flaw in the IDTOKENS authentication method.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HTCondor before 8.9.11 allows a user to submit a job as another user on the system, because of a flaw in the IDTOKENS authentication method.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wisc	Htcondor	>= 8.9.2, < 8.9.11

References

https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2021-0001.htmlVendor Advisory
https://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/security/vulnerabilities/HTCONDOR-2021-0001.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25312?

HTCondor before 8.9.11 allows a user to submit a job as another user on the system, because of a flaw in the IDTOKENS authentication method.

How severe is CVE-2021-25312?

CVE-2021-25312 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25312?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST