What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-37696?

CVE-2021-37696 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-37696?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-37696. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tmerc Cogs CVE-2021-37696

MEDIUM

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2021-08-11 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Tmerc Cogs

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 11, 2021 - 23:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

tmerc-cogs are a collection of open source plugins for the Red Discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensitive information by crafting a specific MassDM message. Issue is patched in commit 92325be650a6c17940cc52611797533ed95dbbe1. All users are advised to update to the current commit. As a workaround users may unload the MassDM cog or globally disable the [p]massdm command.

AnalysisAI

tmerc-cogs are a collection of open source plugins for the Red Discord bot. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability could allow attackers to access critical functionality without authentication.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. tmerc-cogs are a collection of open source plugins for the Red Discord bot. A vulnerability has been found in the code that allows any user to access sensitive information by crafting a specific MassDM message. Issue is patched in commit 92325be650a6c17940cc52611797533ed95dbbe1. All users are advised to update to the current commit. As a workaround users may unload the MassDM cog or globally disable the [p]massdm command. Affected products include: Tmerc-Cogs Project Tmerc-Cogs.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.