What is CVE-2021-41716?

CVE-2021-41716 is a vulnerability in the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior that allows remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in the password reset function.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41716?

The severity of CVE-2021-41716 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

How does CVE-2021-41716 affect the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application?

CVE-2021-41716 affects the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application version 8.20 and prior, allowing remote account takeover through OTP fixation vulnerability in the password reset function.

How can I protect myself from CVE-2021-41716?

To protect yourself from CVE-2021-41716, make sure to keep your Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application updated to the latest version and avoid performing password resets using untrusted networks or connections.

Is there any reference material available for CVE-2021-41716?

Yes, you can find reference material on the vulnerability at the following links: [http://maharashtra.com](http://maharashtra.com) and [https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41716-mahavitaran-android-application-account-take-over-via-otp-fixation/](https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41716-mahavitaran-android-application-account-take-over-via-otp-fixation/)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-41716

critical

9.8

CWE

287

7/12/2021

8/12/2021

CVE-2021-41716

First published: Tue Dec 07 2021(Updated: )

Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior is vulnerable to remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in password rest function

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mahadiscom Mahavitaran	<=7.50

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What is CVE-2021-41716?
CVE-2021-41716 is a vulnerability in the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior that allows remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in the password reset function.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41716?
The severity of CVE-2021-41716 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
How does CVE-2021-41716 affect the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application?
CVE-2021-41716 affects the Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application version 8.20 and prior, allowing remote account takeover through OTP fixation vulnerability in the password reset function.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2021-41716?
To protect yourself from CVE-2021-41716, make sure to keep your Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application updated to the latest version and avoid performing password resets using untrusted networks or connections.
Is there any reference material available for CVE-2021-41716?
Yes, you can find reference material on the vulnerability at the following links: [http://maharashtra.com](http://maharashtra.com) and [https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41716-mahavitaran-android-application-account-take-over-via-otp-fixation/](https://cvewalkthrough.com/cve-2021-41716-mahavitaran-android-application-account-take-over-via-otp-fixation/)

collector/nvd-index
vendor/mahadiscom
canonical/mahadiscom mahavitaran
version/mahadiscom mahavitaran/7.50

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