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CVE-2021-25985

7.8 · HIGH

In Factor (App Framework & Headless CMS) v1.0.4 to v1.8.30, improperly invalidate a user’s session even after the user logs out of the application.

Published Nov 16, 2021CWE-613EPSS 0.78%

Overview

CVE-2021-25985 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 16, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Factor (App Framework & Headless CMS) v1.0.4 to v1.8.30, improperly invalidate a user’s session even after the user logs out of the application. In addition, user sessions are stored in the browser’s local storage, which by default does not have an expiration time. This makes it possible for an attacker to steal and reuse the cookies using techniques such as XSS attacks, followed by a local account takeover.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/FactorJS/factor/blob/v1.8.30/%40factor/user/util.ts#L65Refwww.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25985GitHubgithub.com/FactorJS/factor/blob/v1.8.30/%40factor/user/util.ts#L65Refwww.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25985

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25985?

CVE-2021-25985 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 16, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-25985?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. 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-2021-25985?

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-2021-25985?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-25985 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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