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9.1

CVE-2021-41975: TadTools special page is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the specific parameter to delete arbitrary files in the system without logging in.

CVE-2021-41975 · published 5 years ago
Summary

TadTools special page is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the specific parameter to delete arbitrary files in the system without logging in.

What to do
  • Update tadtools_project tadtools to version 3.2.2 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
tadtools_project tadtools < 3.2.2
cpe:2.3:a:tadtools_project:tadtools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
TadTools special page is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the specific parameter to delete arbitrary files in the system without logging in.
TadTools special page is vulnerable to authorization bypass, thus remote attackers can use the specific parameter to delete arbitrary files in the system without logging in.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
9.1 Critical
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-285Improper Authorization
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Published8 Oct 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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