CVE-2021-38618

Name: CVE-2021-38618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-04T18:15:09.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In GFOS Workforce Management 4.8.272.1, the login page of application is prone to authentication bypass, allowing anyone (who knows a user's credentials except the password) to get access to an account. This occurs because of JSESSIONID mismanagement.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GFOS Workforce Management 4.8.272.1, the login page of application is prone to authentication bypass, allowing anyone (who knows a user's credentials except the password) to get access to an account. This occurs because of JSESSIONID mismanagement.

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

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gfos	Workforce Management	4.8.272.1

References

https://cds.thalesgroup.com/en/tcs-cert/CVE-2021-38618
https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2021-38618/Third Party Advisory
https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2021-38618/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38618?

How severe is CVE-2021-38618?

CVE-2021-38618 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38618?

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