What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-25322.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-25322?

The python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions on openSUSE Leap 15.2 are affected by CVE-2021-25322.

How can local attackers exploit CVE-2021-25322?

Local attackers can exploit CVE-2021-25322 to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-25322?

CVE-2021-25322 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25322?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-25322. It is recommended to update to python-HyperKitty version 1.3.4-5.1 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-25322

high

7.8

CWE

10/6/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-25322: python-HyperKitty: hyperkitty-permissions.sh used during %post allows local privilege escalation from hyperkitty user to root

First published: Thu Jun 10 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Python-hyperkitty Project Python-hyperkitty	<=1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1
openSUSE Leap	=15.2
Python-hyperkitty Project Python-hyperkitty	<1.3.4-5.1
openSUSE Factory

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Reference Links

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1182373

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-25322.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-25322?
The python-HyperKitty version 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1 and prior versions on openSUSE Leap 15.2 are affected by CVE-2021-25322.
How can local attackers exploit CVE-2021-25322?
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2021-25322 to escalate privileges from the user hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin to root.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-25322?
CVE-2021-25322 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25322?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-25322. It is recommended to update to python-HyperKitty version 1.3.4-5.1 or later.

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