CVE-2021-25979: Apostrophe - Insufficient Session Expiration
Apostrophe CMS versions prior to 3.3.1 did not invalidate existing login sessions when disabling a user account or changing the password, creating a situation in which a device compromised by a third party could not be locked out by those means. As a mitigation for older releases the user account in question can be archived (3.x) or moved to the trash (2.x and earlier) which does disable the existing session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25979?
CVE-2021-25979 is a vulnerability in Apostrophe CMS versions prior to 3.3.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25979?
CVE-2021-25979 has a severity value of 9.8 which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2021-25979 affect Apostrophe CMS?
CVE-2021-25979 allows a compromised device to not be locked out when a user account is disabled or password is changed in Apostrophe CMS versions prior to 3.3.1.
How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2021-25979?
To mitigate CVE-2021-25979, it is recommended to update Apostrophe CMS to version 3.3.1 or later.
Is there a reference to learn more about CVE-2021-25979?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-25979 at the following link: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/commit/c211b211f9f4303a77a307cf41aac9b4ef8d2c7c).