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Sydent CVE-2021-29432

MEDIUM
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2021-04-15 security-advisories@github.com
5.7
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY
5.7 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 15, 2021 - 21:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.7

DescriptionNVD

Sydent is a reference matrix identity server. A malicious user could abuse Sydent to send out arbitrary emails from the Sydent email address. This could be used to construct plausible phishing emails, for example. This issue has been fixed in 4469d1d.

AnalysisAI

Sydent is a reference matrix identity server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Sydent is a reference matrix identity server. A malicious user could abuse Sydent to send out arbitrary emails from the Sydent email address. This could be used to construct plausible phishing emails, for example. This issue has been fixed in 4469d1d. Affected products include: Matrix Sydent.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVE-2021-29432 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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