What is CVE-2021-25961?

CVE-2021-25961 is a vulnerability in the SuiteCRM application that allows for account takeover of newly created users with the same user ID as a deleted user.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25961?

CVE-2021-25961 has a severity level of high (8 out of 10).

How does CVE-2021-25961 work?

CVE-2021-25961 occurs due to a failure in properly invalidating password reset links associated with a deleted user ID, allowing for potential account takeover by new users with the same user ID.

Which versions of SuiteCRM are affected by CVE-2021-25961?

SuiteCRM versions v7.1.7 through v7.10.31 and v7.11-beta through v7.11.20 are affected by CVE-2021-25961.

How can I fix CVE-2021-25961?

To fix CVE-2021-25961, users should update to SuiteCRM versions 7.10.32 or later for v7.1.x, and 7.11.21 or later for v7.11.x.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-25961

high

CWE

640

21/9/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-25961: SuiteCRM - Account Takeover in Password Reset Functionality

First published: Tue Sep 21 2021(Updated: )

In “SuiteCRM” application, v7.1.7 through v7.10.31 and v7.11-beta through v7.11.20 fail to properly invalidate password reset links that is associated with a deleted user id, which makes it possible for account takeover of any newly created user with the same user id.

Credit: vulnerabilitylab@mend.io

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SalesAgility SuiteCRM	>=7.1.7<7.10.32
SalesAgility SuiteCRM	>=7.11.0<7.11.21

Remedy

https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/7124482fe07ee164923d974456ed31e45f65e513

Remedy

https://github.com/salesagility/SuiteCRM/commit/f463031bee59676d7d5be53bb32d551cd70a5648

Remedy

Update to v7.10.32 or v7.11.21

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What is CVE-2021-25961?
CVE-2021-25961 is a vulnerability in the SuiteCRM application that allows for account takeover of newly created users with the same user ID as a deleted user.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25961?
CVE-2021-25961 has a severity level of high (8 out of 10).
How does CVE-2021-25961 work?
CVE-2021-25961 occurs due to a failure in properly invalidating password reset links associated with a deleted user ID, allowing for potential account takeover by new users with the same user ID.
Which versions of SuiteCRM are affected by CVE-2021-25961?
SuiteCRM versions v7.1.7 through v7.10.31 and v7.11-beta through v7.11.20 are affected by CVE-2021-25961.
How can I fix CVE-2021-25961?
To fix CVE-2021-25961, users should update to SuiteCRM versions 7.10.32 or later for v7.1.x, and 7.11.21 or later for v7.11.x.

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