Improper access control in ImpressCMS - CVE-2021-26598
Published: March 22, 2022 / Updated: May 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61535
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26598
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: The ImpressCMS Project
Affected software:
ImpressCMS
ImpressCMS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within "/include/findusers.php" file. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain sensitive information about application users.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-26598
Install updates from vendor's website.