CVE-2021-25973

Publify - Improper Authorization Leads to Guest Signup Restriction Bypass

Published Nov 2, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Publify, 9.0.0.pre1 to 9.2.4 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control. “guest” role users can self-register even when the admin does not allow. This happens due to front-end restriction only.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to 9.2.5

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2410 In Publify, 9.0.0.pre1 to 9.2.4 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control. “guest” role users can self-register even when the admin does not allow. This happens due to front-end restriction only.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-x24j-87x9-jvv5 Publify `guest` role users can self-register even when the admin does not allow it
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Mend
Published
Updated
Apr 30, 2025, 3:52 PM
Reserved
Jan 22, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 2, 2021, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:42 AM