CVE-2021-40101
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.56%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Concrete CMS before 8.5.7. The Dashboard allows a user's password to be changed without a prompt for the current password.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Concrete CMS before 8.5.7. The Dashboard allows a user's password to be changed without a prompt for the current password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Concretecms | Concrete Cms | < 8.5.7 |
References
- https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/857-release-notesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1065577Permissions Required
- https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/857-release-notesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1065577Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40101?
An issue was discovered in Concrete CMS before 8.5.7. The Dashboard allows a user's password to be changed without a prompt for the current password.
How severe is CVE-2021-40101?
CVE-2021-40101 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40101?
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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