What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29642?

CVE-2021-29642 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-29642?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-29642. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gistpad CVE-2021-29642

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2021-03-30 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Gistpad

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 30, 2021 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

GistPad before 0.2.7 allows a crafted workspace folder to change the URL for the Gist API, which leads to leakage of GitHub access tokens.

AnalysisAI

GistPad before 0.2.7 allows a crafted workspace folder to change the URL for the Gist API, which leads to leakage of GitHub access tokens. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. GistPad before 0.2.7 allows a crafted workspace folder to change the URL for the Gist API, which leads to leakage of GitHub access tokens. Affected products include: Gistpad Project Gistpad. Version information: before 0.2.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.