CVE-2021-41716 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can remotely take over user accounts in the Mahavitara Android application by exploiting an OTP fixation flaw in the password reset function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-41716?

CVE-2021-41716 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Maharashtra State Electricity Board Mahavitara Android Application 8.20 and prior is vulnerable to remote account takeover due to OTP fixation vulnerability in password rest function

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mahadiscom Mahavitaran.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-41716 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41716 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg6c-xr2j-v4fv.

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