Is CVE-2021-25985 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-25985 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-25985 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-25985 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25985?

CVE-2021-25985 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-25985

CWE-613Published: November 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Factor (App Framework & Headless CMS) v1.0.4 to v1.8.30, improperly invalidate a user’s session even after the user logs out of the application. In addition, user sessions are stored in the browser’s local storage, which by default does not have an expiration time. This makes it possible for an attacker to steal and reuse the cookies using techniques such as XSS attacks, followed by a local account takeover.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25985 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.