CVE-2021-25940

ArangoDB - Insufficient Session Expiration after Password Change

Published Nov 16, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In ArangoDB, versions v3.7.6 through v3.8.3 are vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration. When a user’s password is changed by the administrator, the session isn’t invalidated, allowing a malicious user to still be logged in and perform arbitrary actions within the system.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to v3.9.0-alpha.1 or later

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-12797 In ArangoDB, versions v3.7.6 through v3.8.3 are vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration. When a user’s password is changed by the administrator, the session isn’t invalidated, allowing a malicious user to still be logged in and perform arbitrary actions within the system.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Mend
Published
Updated
Apr 30, 2025, 3:45 PM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 16, 2021, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:42 AM