CVE-2021-25961

Name: CVE-2021-25961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-29T14:15:08.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25961 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. In “SuiteCRM” application, v7.1.7 through v7.10.31 and v7.11-beta through v7.11.20 fail to properly invalidate password reset links that is associated with a deleted user id, which makes it possible for account takeover of any newly created user with the same user id.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In “SuiteCRM” application, v7.1.7 through v7.10.31 and v7.11-beta through v7.11.20 fail to properly invalidate password reset links that is associated with a deleted user id, which makes it possible for account takeover of any newly created user with the same user id.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Salesagility	Suitecrm	>= 7.1.7, < 7.10.32
Salesagility	Suitecrm	>= 7.11.0, < 7.11.21

References

https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/7124482fe07ee164923d974456ed31e45f65e513Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/f463031bee59676d7d5be53bb32d551cd70a5648Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25961Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/7124482fe07ee164923d974456ed31e45f65e513Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/f463031bee59676d7d5be53bb32d551cd70a5648Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25961Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25961?

How severe is CVE-2021-25961?

CVE-2021-25961 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25961?

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