How severe is CVE-2021-38618?

CVE-2021-38618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38618?

CVE-2021-38618 affects Gfos Workforce Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38618?

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-2021-38618 published?

CVE-2021-38618 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38618

CVE-2021-38618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gfos Workforce Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gfos Workforce Management
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In GFOS Workforce Management 4.8.272.1, the login page of application is prone to authentication bypass, allowing anyone (who knows a user's credentials except the password) to get access to an account. This occurs because of JSESSIONID mismanagement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38618?: In GFOS Workforce Management 4.8.272.1, the login page of application is prone to authentication bypass, allowing anyone (who knows a user's credentials except the password) to get access to an account. This occurs because of JSESSIONID mismanagement.
How severe is CVE-2021-38618?: CVE-2021-38618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38618?: CVE-2021-38618 affects Gfos Workforce Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38618?: 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-2021-38618 published?: CVE-2021-38618 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gfos:workforce_management:4.8.272.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*