What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38299?

CVE-2021-38299 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-38299?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-38299. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Webauthn Framwork CVE-2021-38299

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2021-09-27 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Webauthn Framwork

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

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:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 27, 2021 - 06:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Webauthn Framework 3.3.x before 3.3.4 has Incorrect Access Control. An attacker that controls a user's system is able to login to a vulnerable service using an attached FIDO2 authenticator without passing a check of the user presence.

AnalysisAI

Webauthn Framework 3.3.x before 3.3.4 has Incorrect Access Control. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Webauthn Framework 3.3.x before 3.3.4 has Incorrect Access Control. An attacker that controls a user's system is able to login to a vulnerable service using an attached FIDO2 authenticator without passing a check of the user presence. Affected products include: Spomky-Labs Webauthn Framwork. Version information: before 3.3.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.