CVE-2021-40616
CVE-2021-40616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thinkcmf 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-425.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Thinkcmf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
thinkcmf v5.1.7 has an unauthorized vulnerability. The attacker can modify the password of the administrator account with id 1 through the background user management group permissions. The use condition is that the background user management group authority is required.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40616?
- thinkcmf v5.1.7 has an unauthorized vulnerability. The attacker can modify the password of the administrator account with id 1 through the background user management group permissions. The use condition is that the background user management group authority is required.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40616?
- CVE-2021-40616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-40616 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40616?
- CVE-2021-40616 affects Thinkcmf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40616?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-40616 published?
- CVE-2021-40616 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:thinkcmf:thinkcmf:5.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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