CVE-2021-43847: humhub Improper Authorization
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 20-12-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-43847 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in humhub. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.22%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2github, reference
Timeline
- 20-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
HumHub is an open-source social network kit written in PHP. Prior to HumHub version 1.10.3 or 1.9.3, it could be possible for registered users to become unauthorized members of private Spaces. Versions 1.10.3 and 1.9.3 contain a patch for this issue.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 1.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundHumhub
Maturity: poc
Exploit Reference (huntr.dev)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Humhub1 product
- humhub< 1.9.3 | ≥ 1.10.0, < 1.10.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
5 links- github.com/humhub/humhub/security/advisories/GHSA-f5hc-5wfr-7v74X Refsource CONFIRMExploitThird Party Advisory
- huntr.dev/bounties/943dad83-f0ed-4c74-ba81-7dfce7ca0ef2/X Refsource MISCExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory