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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25979
CVE-2021-25979:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2021-25979 is classified as CWE-613, which relates to Insufficient Session Expiration. This vulnerability was identified and recorded in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) system in November 2021 (NVD Detail).
Technical details
The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-613 (Insufficient Session Expiration) as confirmed by multiple NVD CNA status reports (NVD CNA Report). The issue appears to be related to session handling in the ApostropheCMS system, specifically involving the handling of session objects in task requirements (GitHub Commit).
Mitigation and workarounds
A fix was implemented through a code modification that improves session object handling in task requirements, adding additional checks for session existence before accessing session properties (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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