MEDIUM
CVE-2021-25973
CWE-285Published: November 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-25973 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
publify_project1 product(s)
publify
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/3447e0241e921b65f6eb1090453d8ea73e98387ePatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25973Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/3447e0241e921b65f6eb1090453d8ea73e98387ePatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25973Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-25973
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-285
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 2, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-285)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-25973 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.