Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-25322
A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in python-HyperKitty of openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory python-HyperKitty versions prior to 1.3.4-5.1.
Products affected by CVE-2021-25322
- cpe:2.3:a:python-hyperkitty_project:python-hyperkitty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:python-hyperkitty_project:python-hyperkitty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-25322
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-25322
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
2.5
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4.2
|
SUSE | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-25322
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.Assigned by: meissner@suse.de (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-25322
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182373
Bug 1182373 – VUL-0: CVE-2021-25322: python-HyperKitty: hyperkitty-permissions.sh used during %post allows local privilege escalation from hyperkitty user to rootExploit;Issue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
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