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CVE-2021-25923

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.34%

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CVE-2021-25923 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In OpenEMR, versions 5.0.0 to 6.0.0.1 are vulnerable to weak password requirements as it does not enforce a maximum password length limit. If a malicious user is aware of the first 72 characters of the victim user’s password, he can leverage it to an account takeover.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OpenEMR, versions 5.0.0 to 6.0.0.1 are vulnerable to weak password requirements as it does not enforce a maximum password length limit. If a malicious user is aware of the first 72 characters of the victim user’s password, he can leverage it to an account takeover.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Open-EmrOpenemr>= 5.0.0, <= 6.0.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25923?
In OpenEMR, versions 5.0.0 to 6.0.0.1 are vulnerable to weak password requirements as it does not enforce a maximum password length limit. If a malicious user is aware of the first 72 characters of the victim user’s password, he can leverage it to an account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2021-25923?
CVE-2021-25923 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25923?
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