CVE-2021-41974CWE-285

Tad Book3 - Improper Authorization

Critical · published October 8, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An identity verification slip-up allows anyone to edit your book pages seamlessly! That's right: attackers can manipulate content as if they were the author themselves. 🔥 Think of it like an open library where anyone can walk in and rewrite the books without needing a library card. Without proper checks, the stories could change completely, and you wouldn't even know it! This vulnerability could lead to an absolute disaster, where malicious users modify crucial content in your books without permission. Imagine the chaos of having incorrect information spread like wildfire or having someone tarnish your reputation by altering your work!

Put simply

Think of it like an open library where anyone can walk in and rewrite the books without needing a library card. Without proper checks, the stories could change completely, and you wouldn't even know it! CVE-2021-41974 stems from the Tad Book3 application failing to verify user identities when editing book pages. This oversight allows remote attackers to view and modify arbitrary content, essentially bypassing security protocols altogether.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an absolute disaster, where malicious users modify crucial content in your books without permission. Imagine the chaos of having incorrect information spread like wildfire or having someone tarnish your reputation by altering your work! To protect against this critical vulnerability, immediately patch Tad Book3 to the latest version that addresses this flaw. Implement strict identity verification measures to ensure only authorized users can edit content. Regularly audit your application for similar security gaps. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to securing your application and keeping your content safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01262 · 69.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2021-10-08T15:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 OCT 15:15Z
    Tad Book3 - Improper Authorization
    cvelistv5