CVE-2019-25021
CVE-2019-25021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scytl Secure Vote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Scytl Secure Vote
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Scytl sVote 2.1. Due to the implementation of the database manager, an attacker can access the OrientDB by providing admin as the admin password. A different password cannot be set because of the implementation in code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25021?
- An issue was discovered in Scytl sVote 2.1. Due to the implementation of the database manager, an attacker can access the OrientDB by providing admin as the admin password. A different password cannot be set because of the implementation in code.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25021?
- CVE-2019-25021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25021 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25021?
- CVE-2019-25021 affects Scytl Secure Vote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25021?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-25021 published?
- CVE-2019-25021 was published on 2021-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:scytl:secure_vote:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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