CVE-2021-25973 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-25973: Publify - Improper Authorization Leads to Guest Signup Restriction Bypass

Vendor Publify_Core
Product publify_core
Weakness CWE-285
Published November 2, 2021
Last update April 30, 2025
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

In Publify, 9.0.0.pre1 to 9.2.4 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control. “guest” role users can self-register even when the admin does not allow. This happens due to front-end restriction only.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 2, 2021 CVE published
April 30, 2025 Record updated