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CVE-2021-25463

4.0 · MEDIUM

Improper access control vulnerability in PENUP prior to version 3.8.00.18 allows arbitrary webpage loading in webview.

Published Sep 9, 2021CWE-284EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2021-25463 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper access control vulnerability in PENUP prior to version 3.8.00.18 allows arbitrary webpage loading in webview.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25463?

CVE-2021-25463 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-25463?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-25463?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-25463?

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