CVE-2021-25322 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting python-HyperKitty in openSUSE Leap 15.2 and Factory. This flaw allows a local attacker, specifically the hyperkitty or hyperkitty-admin user, to gain root privileges through a UNIX symbolic link following vulnerability. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), the attack requires low privileges and local access, but can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.2-lp152.2.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python-hyperkitty_project:python-hyperkitty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.3.4-5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python-hyperkitty_project:python-hyperkitty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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