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CVE-2021-42545 (GCVE-0-2021-42545)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-30 11:28 – Updated: 2024-08-04 03:38
VLAI
Title
Insufficient Session Expiration in TopEase
Summary
An insufficient session expiration vulnerability exists in Business-DNA Solutions GmbH’s TopEase® Platform Version <= 7.1.27, which allows a remote attacker to reuse, spoof, or steal other user and admin sessions.
Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-613 - Insufficient Session Expiration
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Business-DNA Solutions GmbH TopEase Affected: unspecified , ≤ 7.1.27 (custom)
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Credits
SIX Group Services AG, Cyber Controls
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