CVE-2021-41696: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xphm-wf5f-fcxm
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CWE-521
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-41696 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not require that users should have strong passwords.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-41696 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-41696
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xphm-wf5f-fcxm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2021-41696

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-41696, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements, where the product does not require that users should have strong passwords. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An authentication bypass (account takeover) vulnerability exists in Premiumdatingscript 4.2.7.7 due to a weak password reset mechanism in requests\user.php.

References

NVD — CVE-2021-41696 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41696
www.chudamax.com/posts/multiple-vuln... WEB
https://www.chudamax.com/posts/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-belloo-dating-script

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41696?
CVE-2021-41696 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2021-41696?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-41696?
CVE-2021-41696 is classified under CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements (The product does not require that users should have strong passwords.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-41696?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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