How severe is CVE-2021-25973?

CVE-2021-25973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25973?

CVE-2021-25973 affects Publify Project Publify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-25973 published?

CVE-2021-25973 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25973

CVE-2021-25973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Publify Project Publify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-669.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-669
Affected product: Publify Project Publify
Published: 2021-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25973?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-25973?: CVE-2021-25973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25973?: CVE-2021-25973 affects Publify Project Publify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25973 published?: CVE-2021-25973 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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