CVE-2021-22565: google llc google exposure-notifications-verification-server Improper Access Control
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesGHSA-wx8q-rgfr-cf6vGO-2022-0270
Published 09-12-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-22565 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in google llc google exposure-notifications-verification-server. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.44%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An attacker could prematurely expire a verification code, making it unusable by the patient, making the patient unable to upload their TEKs to generate exposure notifications. We recommend upgrading the Exposure Notification server to V1.1.2 or greater.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · GoEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.43% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Github.com/google1 product
- exposure-notifications-verification-server< 1.1.2
Google1 product
Google llc1 product
- google exposure-notifications-verification-server≥ unspecified, < 1.1.2
3 vendors · 3 products
References
4 links- github.com/google/exposure-notifications-verification-server/security/advisories/GHSA-wx8q-rgfr-cf6vX Refsource MISCWEBAdvisoryThird Party Advisory
- github.com/google/exposure-notifications-verification-server/releases/tag/v1.1.2X Refsource MISCWEBPatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory